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  Common Places Household Germs Are Hiding

  January 12, 2024

  Your home can harbor germs that can make your family — especially if someone is already ill. Here's how to disinfect key areas to help keep everyone healthy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Can You Swim With an Ostomy?

  May 10, 2022

  Yes, you can swim and go in a hot tub with an ostomy. Learn more about tips and tricks from the experts at UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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  What Is Exercise-Induced Asthma?

  May 18, 2022

  Learn the differences between asthma and exercise-induced asthma, what triggers exercise-induced asthma, and how to treat it.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Asthma, bronchoconstriction, exercise induced asthma

  

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  4 Common Back-to-School Illnesses and Health Conditions

  August 29, 2018

  Children are often susceptible to many different common conditions associated with the close contact of a classroom. Learn more about these common conditions.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Family Health

  Tagged with: back to school

  

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  Caring for a Baby During a Natural Disaster

  September 13, 2017

  Having a baby at home during a disaster is stressful. Follow these family safety tips to be prepared for an emergency or natural disaster.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Safety

  Tagged with: disaster, disaster response with children, hurricane, hurricane preparedness, infants in natural disaster, natural disaster

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Types of Burns: Thermal, Electrical, and More

  September 1, 2017

  Learn about electrical burns, thermal burns, friction burns, and other types of burns. Find out when it's time to seek medical care.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

  Categorized as: Safety

  Tagged with: chemical burns, electrical burns, friction burns, radiation burns, thermal burns

  

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  How to Prevent Recreational Water Illness

  August 17, 2016

  Learn about the risks of recreational water illness and what you can do to protect yourself at the beach or the pool.Learn More

  Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

  Tagged with: safety, swimming, water