UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is honoring the late Dr. Morris Turner, OB-GYN, by hanging his portrait on the second floor outside the Birth Center beside his… Read more
February 2022
Study Points to Missing Link Between Age-Related Fat Loss and Diseases of Aging
During Dr. Aditi Gurkar’s first postdoctoral position at Harvard Medical School, she and her team were testing a cancer drug in young mice. The treatment… Read more
UPMC Government Affairs Vice President to Retire, New Leader Named
UPMC’s longtime Vice President of Government Affairs and Chief Government Relations Officer, Scott Baker, has announced his intention to retire June 30, 2022. Baker joined… Read more
Restoring Insulin Sensitivity Can Help With Chronic Bipolar Disorder, Study Suggests
Could restoring insulin sensitivity help reduce symptoms of depression in people with treatment-resistant bipolar disorder? Judging from the results of a small, proof-of-concept clinical trial… Read more
Weight Gain Years Before Pregnancy Linked to Excess Gain During Pregnancy, Pitt Study Finds
Pregnancy weight gain above recommendations is linked with bad health outcomes for both mom and baby. A new study found that packing on pounds in… Read more