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  How to Properly Treat Minor Cuts and Scrapes

  September 6, 2023

  You can treat most minor cuts at home. Here's what you need to know about tackling this common first aid job — and when you should call the doctor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

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

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  Understanding ‘Chroming’: A Dangerous Social Media Trend

  July 17, 2023

  Chroming refers to inhaling chemical-based products — specifically metallic paints — to get high. It can have dangerous, life-threatening effects. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, New Here, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Discovery, New Here - Living and Wellness, Specialty

  

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  Is Nail Polish Bad for Your Nails?

  March 10, 2024

  Nail polish looks good, but is it healthy for your skin and nails? Here's what you need to know before you book your next nail appointment.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Teaming Up to Beat Kidney Failure

  November 20, 2019

  Omar Foster needed a kidney desperately. His best friend and workout partner Clay Moorefield stepped up and donated his kidney to help save Omar’s life. After that, Clay and Omar worked together in the gym to get back to full strength. Today they’re closer than ever and hope to be an inspiration to others. Learn more about Clay and Omar’s story on Episode 3 of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant

  Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Season 1 Podcast

  

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  Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Transplant: Is It an Option for You?

  October 12, 2022

  New medical advances have increased life expectancy and provided new options, such as lung transplants for cystic fibrosis. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant

  Tagged with: CF, Cystic fibrosis, living-donor lobar lung transplant, lung transplant

  

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  Practical Tips for a Successful Sleep Study with Kids

  October 29, 2018

  Sleep disorders are extremely common in children and your physician may order a sleep study for your child to diagnose one of these disorders.Read More

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  Categorized as: Pediatrics

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  Living With Cystic Fibrosis: What You Need to Know Now

  October 5, 2022

  Living with cystic fibrosis is challenging. But lung transplantation could be an option when CF has damaged the lungs. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant

  Tagged with: CF, Cystic fibrosis, risks, symptoms

  

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  Is Binge Watching Bad for You?

  October 17, 2016

  Binge watching may seem like a harmless pastime, but does it actually put your health at risk? Here are a few healthier ways to binge watch TV.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: binge watching, brain, sleep, TV

  

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  How to Tell If Your Child Has Pica

  May 22, 2015

  Pica is a condition where the child regular consumes non-food items, such as dirt or glue. It affects 10 to 30 percent of children ages one to six.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: eating dirt, eating disorder, geophagy, pediatric eating disorder, pica