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The latest episode showcases big donation to Children’s, explores study to improve the sleep of asthma patients, celebrates burn survivors at UPMC Mercy, and details medical breakthrough that could bring hope to young cancer survivors who want to have a family.

Tracking changes in brain dynamics during treatment could accelerate epilepsy relief.

Children's Hospital Foundation receives large gift from YourMomCares to implement a mental wellness mobile app for children and adolescents.

Sports medicine dietitian Jeff Lucchino offers tips on performance nutrition and addresses some common misconceptions associated with race day.

News Releases

Thursday, April 18, 2019
UPMC McKeesport to Host 125th Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
‘Ladies Day Out!’ Event Combines Wellness and Pampering

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Free Wellness Wednesday Education Series: ‘My Blood Sugar is Elevated. Now What?’

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
New Name, Same Children’s Community Pediatrics

Monday, April 15, 2019
Stimulation Remodels the Epileptic Brain to Prevent Seizures

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3D goggles may soon help surgeons see better

WESA-FM
How To Separate Hope From Hype In Stem Cell Therapy

KDKA-TV
Kidsburgh: Art Therapy Helping Young People Deal With Eating Disorders

Ivanhoe Broadcast News via KTVA
Living liver donation: Life-saving move on the rise?

Medpage Today
Cognitive Therapy by Phone or in Groups OK as Depression Tx

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