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  How Eliminating Toxic Influences Can Help Your Mental Health

  March 3, 2021

  Toxic influences can be people or other environmental factors that can have a negative impact on mental health. Find out ways to manage or eliminate them.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

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  Toxic Items in the Classroom

  October 25, 2014

  Check out this list of toxic items in the classroom for tips to help prevent your child from being exposed to harmful chemicals and potential illness.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center

  Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

  Tagged with: abnormal heart rhythm, back to school, caffeine, canned air, coffee, coma, Energy drinks, glue, hand sanitizer, hand washing, intoxication, keyboard duster, nausea, Pittsburgh Poison Center, racing heart, rubber cement, tremors, vomiting

  

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  Why PA Poison Center Digital Modernization Is Needed Now

  February 7, 2024

  Each year, U.S. poison centers field more than two million calls. The Pittsburgh Poison Center alone receives nearly 50,000 of those calls. With the help of on-call clinical toxicology nurse specialists, pharmacists, and physician toxicologists, the center prevents serious complications or unnecessary hospital visits in 93% of calls.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Government Advocacy

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  How Often Do You (Really) Need to Shower?

  January 31, 2024

  Showering is good for our mental and physical well-being, but how much is too much? There are pros and cons to a daily shower. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Is There a Connection Between Cancer and Kidney Disease?

  December 12, 2023

  Research indicates both that patients with kidney disease are at greater risk of cancer and that patients with cancer are at greater risk of kidney disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  What Is an Audiologist?

  December 8, 2023

  Audiologists offer a wide assortment of treatments for people suffering from hearing loss and balance issues. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  Fussy Baby? Here’s How to Help Relieve Teething Pain

  November 22, 2023

  Teething pain is part of being a baby, but it can be challenging for families to deal with. Here's how to ease your child's discomfort when baby teeth appear.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Who Is Mr. Yuk®? All About the Mean, Green, Poison-Fighting Machine

  October 10, 2023

  The Pittsburgh Poison Center created Mr. Yuk in 1971 to raise awareness about posion prevention. Today, people all over the world use Mr. Yuk stickers.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Here’s How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Period

  September 8, 2023

  Experts advise avoiding negative terms when it comes to first periods. Here's how you can explain menstruation and prep them for their first period.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, magee