Although moms are celebrated every day at UPMC, newborns wore adorable “Mommy & Me” matching hats and headbands to remind moms just how special they… Read more
May 2022
Adolescent Impulse Control Could be Fueled by Dopamine
Have you ever wondered why teenagers push boundaries and take seemingly unnecessary risks? A new study from the University of Pittsburgh revealed that individual differences… Read more
UPMC Experts Launch Groundbreaking Blood Transfusion Program
Trapped in his car at the scene of an accident and waiting to be extricated, a patient was bleeding, severely. On May 4th, 2022, the… Read more
When Air Quality is Poor in Allegheny County, More Children Visit Emergency Department for Asthma
Air pollution can have dangerous health consequences, especially for children with asthma. New research from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh has found that the… Read more
On the Hunt for a Cure to the Disease that Gave Rise to Vampire Legends
Romanian prince Vlad III of Wallachia, popularly known as Vlad Dracula, is famous for his aversion to sunlight – a trait that gave rise to… Read more