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Are You or a Loved One Battling an Eating Disorder?

In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we encourage you to educate yourself. Contrary to what some people believe, eating disorders affect both men and women. There are several types of eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.

COPE (Center for Overcoming Problem Eating) at UPMC offers an inpatient unit and three levels of outpatient care.

Learn more about common eating disorders and the characteristics of each.

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Need Help Managing Your Diabetes or Endocrine Condition?

UPMC is recognized as one of the nation’s leaders in endocrine and diabetes research. Endocrine conditions we treat include diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, hormonal disorders, and thyroid diseases. We provide tomorrow’s treatments for endocrine conditions today.

Learn more about our endocrinology services and experts.

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Is Your Heart Racing?

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to a stroke if left untreated. Symptoms of AFib include fluttering or discomfort in your chest, dizziness, shortness of breath, weakness, and fatigue. If you have these symptoms, it’s important that you talk to your doctor right away.

Learn the facts about AFib and how it is treated.

Read a blog post about AFib on UPMC’s HealthBeat Blog.

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