Search Results for: myths
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Pregnant? Gestational Diabetes Is Often Misunderstood. Know the Myths from Facts
Gestational diabetes affects as many as 10% of pregnancies. Learn the facts about what does (and doesn't) cause it and how to manage it for a healthy pregnancy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Myths and Facts About Virtual Care
UPMC offers several convenient ways to get care virtually. Here are a few myth-busting facts about virtual care.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Debunking Scary Myths About Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be scary. That's why it's important to know the facts and why you shouldn't believe these myths about cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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5 Contraception Myths After Pregnancy
There are many myths about safe, natural birth control after childbirth. Learn the facts here and talk to your doctor so you don' risk an unplanned pregnancy,Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Debunking the Myths about Sleep and Concussion
Conventional wisdom says you shouldn't go to sleep if you have a concussion, but doctors say that is untrue and that sleep is an important part of recovery.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths and Facts
With multiple potential vaccines awaiting emergency use authorization in the United States, find out more about the process from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Debunking the Top Concussion Myths
Every new season of contact sports brings with it the risk of concussion. Find out the top concussion myths and the facts that debunk them.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z
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Quiz: Myths and Facts About COVID-19
COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has caused widespread infections and deaths worldwide since late 2019. While much remains unknown about the coronavirus and COVID-19, researchers and health care professionals continue to learn more.Start Quiz
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Myths and Facts About Facemasks: What You Need to Know
There are many misconceptions about the use of facemasks to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. Find out the known facts from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
