Search Results for: Internet
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Internet Safety: The New Challenge for Parents Raising Teens
In the last decade, social media has taken center stage in the way our children interact with and react to everyone and everything.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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A New Challenge for Parents: Peer Pressure and Internet Dares
Talking to your kids about peer pressure can be challenging but necessary in today’s digital landscape. Learn tips on this important topic.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health, New Here, Pediatrics
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Keeping Your Child Safe on the Internet at Any Age
Children of all ages are now savvier with smart devices, video chat, and other apps. Protecting kids from child predators and human traffickers has become more challenging.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Why PA Poison Center Digital Modernization Is Needed Now
Each year, U.S. poison centers field more than two million calls. The Pittsburgh Poison Center alone receives nearly 50,000 of those calls. With the help of on-call clinical toxicology nurse specialists, pharmacists, and physician toxicologists, the center prevents serious complications or unnecessary hospital visits in 93% of calls.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is It Safe to Drink Olive Oil?
Drinking olive oil shots is a hot trend — but is it healthy? Here's what you need to know about olive oil and its health benefits.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Responding to Violence and Discrimination if You’re LGBTQIA+
LGBTQIA+ people face higher rates of discrimination than the general population. Learn ways you can get the care you need when that happens.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Tips to Remember Taking Medication
If you struggle with how to remember medications or don't take your medications as prescribed, you're not alone. Learn helpful tips.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Importance of Eye Exams
Ellen Butts, OD, Director of Optometry and Contact Lens Service at the UPMC Vision Institute, explains why it’s important to do so.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome
Learn why experts at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program do not focus on post-concussion syndrome in treating concussions.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
