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  At-Home Yeast Infection Treatment

  June 6, 2023

  Learn more about at-home yeast infection treatment, what over-the-counter medicines treat yeast infections, and when to call your doctor about an infection.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Side Effects of Chemo and How to Manage Them

  May 24, 2023

  Chemo side effects are common. Here's what you need to know about managing them from the experts at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Are Hiccups Dangerous?

  April 14, 2023

  Hiccups are usually harmless. If you have hiccups for more than 48 hours, though, it could be a sign that something else is wrong.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  How Long Is a Cold Contagious?

  October 19, 2022

  How long is a cold contagious: how it spreads, prevention, what helps a cold, when should you see a doctor?Read More

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  Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z

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  Sore Throat? Is It a Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?

  October 18, 2016

  A sore throat can be a sign of a cold, strep throat, or tonsillitis. Check your symptoms to find out what treatment is best.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

  Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: back to school, common cold, common illnesses, flu symptoms, scratchy throat, sore throat, strep throat

  

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  Tonsil Stones (Tonsillotliths): Causes, Symptoms, Removal

  October 11, 2023

  A tonsil stone (tonsillolith) is a buildup of bacteria and debris that is caught in the tonsils. Here's what to do about them.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: bad breath, sore throat, stones in throat, throat stones, tonsil stone, tonsilitis, tonsillectomy, tonsillolith

  

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  Home Remedies for Sore Throats

  June 14, 2023

  Need to know how to get rid of a sore throat? Soothe a scratchy throat with home remedies like salt water gargle, tea, apple cider & more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: American Medical Association, antibiotics, cayenne pepper, chicken noodle soup, chicken soup, fever, gargle, herbal tea, home remedies, honey, medicine, natural remedies, Popsicle, saltwater gargle, sore throat, sore throats, swallow, swallowing