UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

Can what you eat make an impact in dealing with cancer? Lifestyle Dietitian, Angela Zaccagnini, MS, RD from The Wellness and Integrative Oncology Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center shares insights from the Cooking for Cancer and Chronic Disease program.

Lisa Bryan-Morris, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Passavant discusses Pride Month and UPMC’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. 

Can mindfulness and meditation help you live a less stressful, happier, healthier life? Carol Greco, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discusses the benefits of mindfulness and meditation and ways to get started.

Laura Ferris, MD, PhD discusses ways to stay safe in the summer sun and some of the early signs of skin cancer.

Sarah DeBrunner, MD, a psychiatrist with UPMC Magee-Womens Behavioral Health Services discusses some of the causes of anxiety and depression in new moms and when and how it’s time to seek treatment.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. UPMC cardiologist,  Malamo Countouris, MD, explains some of the reasons unique to women that make them high risk and what women can do to get and stay healthy.

Natalie Sridharan, MD, UPMC Vascular Surgeon explains what causes varicose veins, the treatments available and why they may be more than just a cosmetic concern.

From Keto, intermittent fasting, detoxes, and more, Jeff Lucchino, MS, RDN, Director of Sports Nutrition, UPMC Sports Medicine discusses whether they’re healthy and which ones work.

Mental disorders and drug and alcohol use can often go hand and hand. Shannon Brogdon, MS, Program Manager, Dual Diagnosis Unit, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital explains how treatment is changing and how patients are finding new hope.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be debilitating for patients but there if hope.  Dr. David Binion, Co-Director of the UPMC IBD Center discusses treatment options and new advances in care.