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Rain gardens help handle today’s downpours

Scientists say we should expect more extreme weather events, which can often mean heavy rain and floods. One way to protect your garden and yard is to create a rain garden. Rain gardens are depressed beds planted with thirsty native perennials and shrubs. Situate them in a spot where water ...

UPMC Washington hosts ‘Mamm O’ Glam’ event

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and UPMC Washington Women's Center hosted its first "Mamm O' Glam" event on Tuesday, combining breast cancer screening with a little pampering to make routine screenings for women easier, more welcoming, and less stressful Women who received their ...

Can adolescents reduce lifetime breast cancer risk?

With much of their lives ahead of them, young adults likely are not spending too much time thinking about their vulnerability to disease. However, adopting an “it can’t happen to me” mentality may cause individuals to engage in habits that can increase their risk for certain illnesses, ...

Understanding breast density, its impact on cancer detection

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to spreading education, supporting patients and encouraging early detection. And while many women are familiar with traditional risk factors like age and family history, a significant element often remains overlooked — breast ...

Nkrakra: a slow-cooking, light, spicy broth

This light and spicy broth is so wholesome and warming. It’s my go-to dish on chilly winter days to stave off cold symptoms … and it works every time! If you’re happy to go low and slow while cooking, this dish from my cookbook, “Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen,” is perfect for cheaper cuts of ...