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  What Causes Facial Swelling During Cancer Treatment

  May 24, 2023

  Facial swelling during cancer treatment can have many causes, some of them serious. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Can Weather Changes Trigger Headaches?

  May 16, 2023

  For some people, weather changes may trigger a headache or migraine. They may also make your headache or migraine worse. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  Flu Vaccine Ingredients: Are Flu Shots Safe?

  March 21, 2022

  Parents may have questions or concerns about the ingredients in flu shots. Find out about these ingredients and how they keep flu vaccines safe and effective.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

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

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  Why Does My Heart Race at Night?

  April 25, 2022

  If you're wondering, "Why does my heart race at night?" read on to learn common causes, easy fixes, and when you should contact your doctor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: heart racing

  

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  Myths and Facts About Clean Eating

  May 30, 2018

  In recent years, the “clean eating” dietary trend has swept the nation.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Pinnacle Health

  

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  How Brain Chemicals Influence Mood and Health

  March 17, 2023

  Learn more about common brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters, and how they affect your thinking and overall health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: brain health, cortisol, mobile post, neurotransmitter, serotonin

  

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  How Drug Addiction Happens

  September 20, 2023

  Addiction is a compelling need for something, regardless of its destructive potential. Brain chemistry, environment and biology play a role.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: brain, dopamine, drug addiction, National Institute on Drug Abuse, neurotransmitter

  

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  Boo! How Your Brain Reacts to Fear

  October 27, 2014

  Learn about how your brain and body reacts to fear, and discover why your pulse quickens, adreneline increases, and hormones make you feel like superman.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: adrenaline, afraid, amygdala, blood pressure, brain, brain chemical, fear, glutamate, hypothalamus, thalamus