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More Young People Turning To Surgery For Hip Pain Relief

Hip pain is something many people are forced to live with. But, what if there was a way to relieve the pain and continue to do...

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Medical Malls Gaining Popularity In Western Pa.

It used to be everyone got their medical care at or near a hospital in the city. Now, medical malls are springing up all over the...

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Dermatologists Discuss Treatments For Acne In Adults

When you hear about acne, you might think it's a problem that only teenagers battle. But a lot of adults get it, too. And it's...

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Is There A Connection Between Tattoos & Skin Cancer?

Many studies have been done in recent years looking for a possible link between tattoos and skin cancer. While they haven't found...

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BAC Proposed Change Could Save Hundreds

The NTSB has proposed to states to lower the blood-alcohol content in drunk driving incidents. Marty can’t seem to figure out why people would argue against this?

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Local Research Center Unveils Innovations To Help Disabled Vets, Others

A technology research center in East Liberty has taken the lead in producing adaptive devices for disabled veterans and others.

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Angelina Jolie Has Preventive Double Mastectomy Surgery

Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.

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Colorful Plates Bring A Healthy Life

When you eat every meal, aim to add as much color as possible!

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Know Your Heart- What Happened To The Deceased Pittsburgh Marathon Runner

KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to KDTV’s Dr. Maria Simbra about congenital heart defects and how you can watch for symptoms.

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Pittsburgh’s Asthma Epidemic

The number of people with asthma is on the rise.

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Breast Cancer Prevention And Treatment

Dr. Pifer was joined by doctors Thomas Julian, William Poller and Mark Trombetta to discuss breast cancer prevention and treatment.

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Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms

Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain, according to a new study.

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Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Q&A

Mutations in certain genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80 percent, experts say.

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Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming

Under the Affordable Care Act, people and small businesses will be able to purchase insurance through a Marketplace.

Stay Active Pittsburgh!

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Best Walking Trails Around Pittsburgh
One great way to stay healthy is to include a hike or nature walk into your fitness routine.
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Best Bike Trails Around Pittsburgh
If your workout includes a bicycle, then get out and about at one of the area’s parks or trails!
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Best Indoor Rock Climbing In Pittsburgh
Get active by visiting one of the area’s indoor rock climbing facilities!
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America On The Move
The goal of this community-wide initiative is to get Pittsburghers On The Move!

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