New research in an animal model of aging suggests a possible mechanism for why people with early menopause or other genetic conditions affecting the reproductive… Read more
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No, it’s Not Just Sugary Food That’s Responsible for Poor Oral Health in America’s Children, Especially in Appalachia
Brushing your teeth is essential for maintaining optimal oral health, but like most aspects of health, the full story is more complicated. As directors of… Read more
NOW – Episode 66
In episode 66 of UPMC NOW, a unique partnership is brewing between a local business and UPMC Western Maryland; a spotlight on how UPMC Hillman… Read more
Tribute to Dr. Freddie Fu Unveiled at UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center
A sculpture of the late Dr. Freddie H. Fu was unveiled in a ceremony last week in the lobby of the UPMC Freddie Fu Sports… Read more
Parkinson’s-Related Gene Also Impacts Brain Cell Branching and Function
A protein called PINK1 promotes complex branching of neurons in mice, according to a new study that could explain why Parkinson’s disease patients with mutations… Read more