Every year, more than 44,000 Americans take their own lives, and suicide is the second-leading cause of death in adolescents between the ages of 15 to… Read more
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Study Aims to Improve Outcomes for Ischemic Stroke Patients
When it comes to caring for stroke patients, every minute counts. But, for ischemic stroke patients who have their blood clots surgically removed, timing can… Read more
CDC: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hit Record High
We spoke to Dr. Harold Wiesenfeld, director of gynecologic specialties and reproductive infectious disease at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, about the recent U.S. Centers for Disease… Read more
Beckwith Institute Grant: Detecting Child Abuse
Every day in the U.S., more than four children die because of abuse. Of those, more than 70 percent are 2 years old or younger. In… Read more
Pittsburgh Chefs Gather for Cook-Off to Benefit Women’s Health Research
Each fall, chefs from across Pittsburgh come together to share their best dishes and compete for “Dish of the Year.” The competition is called Savor… Read more