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Pittsburgh
As seen in: Flipboard, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, STAT
Covers:  Health, Science, Medicine, Exercise, Fitness, Sports Medicine
@saintfrancispa ‘25. @jhuaap ‘27. Comms @PittPubHealth. As seen in @upmcnews, @pittsburghPG, @statnews, & more ✍🏻. Science Writer & ACSM EP-C 🏋️‍♀️.

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Science Writer & ACSM EP-C Exercise Physiologist. Freelance Health & Science Journalist as seen in @PittsburghPG | ava.dzurenda@gmail.com

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Cucumbers may be responsible for a recent salmonella outbreak, CDC reports

Cucumbers may be responsible for a recent salmonella outbreak, CDC reports

The whole cucumbers, which should no longer be on shelves, were sold to distributors and wholesalers from May…

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Pa. inches closer to passing a bill that would put tampons in the hands of students in need

Pa. inches closer to passing a bill that would put tampons in the hands of students in need

If passed in the Senate, students in eligible schools would receive free period products.

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Weighted clothing for training gets a streamlined update thanks to 'micro-loading'

Weighted clothing for training gets a streamlined update thanks to 'micro-loading'

Micro-loading tech can add anywhere from half a pound on up to 10 or more of resistance.

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'Every one of us is at risk': How to protect against the health risks that accompany extreme heat

'Every one of us is at risk': How to protect against the health risks that accompany extreme heat

More than 2,300 deaths in last year were associated with high temperatures, per the CDC.

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Allies Pharmacy opens in East Liberty to enhance access to medications

Allies Pharmacy opens in East Liberty to enhance access to medications

A new pharmacy has opened in East Liberty with the goal of providing easier access to medications for HIV, vi…

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Carnegie Science Center celebrates first weekend of summer with 'summer splash' event

Carnegie Science Center celebrates first weekend of summer with 'summer splash' event

On a sizzling Saturday - with temperatures in the mid-90s - the North Shore Riverfront Trail buzzed with laug…

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Obituary: John Tague Jr., longtime disability rights advocate

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By Ava Dzurenda
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Verified
When Keeley Tague was growing up, riding the bus with her father was simply part of everyday life. John Tague Jr. of Greenfield — who was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at age 19 and later used a wheelchair — took his daughters wherever they needed to go using Pittsburgh’s public transit system. To Keeley, it never seemed unusual. “My dad normalized so many things for my sister and me,” she said.
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Obituary: John Tague Jr., longtime disability rights advocate

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By Ava Dzurenda
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Want to try something new this summer? These outdoor Pittsburgh activities make it easy

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By Ava Dzurenda
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Verified
Ever wanted to try disc golf or roller skating, but didn’t know where to start? The city of Pittsburgh’s Parks and Recreation Department is giving residents opportunities to discover outdoor activities like these this summer through its Try-Athletes initiative, which introduces beginners to free activities that they may not otherwise try on their own.
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