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How to Stop Bleeding: First Aid for Bleeding Cuts and Wounds

December 14, 2021

For most minor cuts, you can clean the wound and stop the flow. Find out how to stop bleeding at home and when you may need to see a doctor.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bleeding, cuts, how to stop bleeding, scrapes, stop bleeding, wounds
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How to Treat Vaginal Dryness During Menopause

April 18, 2024

Vaginal dryness commonly happens to mid-life women in menopause. Learn what causes it, the symptoms, and how to treat vaginal dryness during menopause.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: Discovery
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How Much Ibuprofen Can I Take?

April 4, 2024

Ibuprofen is an effective painkiller, but it's not safe for all. Find out if ibuprofen is for you, how much you can take, and the risks of ibuprofen overdose.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery
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Are Some Types of Alcohol ‘Healthier’ than Others?

March 25, 2024

Although certain types of alcohol may carry specific health benefits, there is no truly "healthy" type of alcohol. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery
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Andrew: Learning to Walk Again After a Hemorrhagic Stroke

February 27, 2024

Andrew, 35, and his wife were looking forward to the imminent birth of their first child in April 2022 when he collapsed in a seizure onto the floor of his Hampton Township home. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

Tagged with: Affinity
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Understanding Your Colonoscopy Results

February 20, 2024

You might have to wait a few days or weeks to get your colonoscopy results. Learn what happens after a colonoscopy and how to understand your results.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) For Thyroid Nodules: A Less Invasive Alternative

February 12, 2024

Those seeking treatment for thyroid nodules now have a less invasive alternative to surgery at UPMC: radiofrequency ablation.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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Rapid Aging After Hysterectomy

January 30, 2024

Hysterectomy is common, but younger premenopausal women may risk rapid aging after hysterectomy. Learn why and how to reduce the risk.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: Discovery
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What Is a Nerve Block?

January 29, 2024

Nerve blocks help people who have acute or chronic pain. They're also used as a local anesthesia. Most are injections, but some are surgical. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pain Medicine

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Consideration