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How Does Hand Hygiene Help Against Disease?
The CDC recommends washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds for disease prevention. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Which OTC Medicine Should You Take?
When you have pain, whether chronic or temporary, it can interfere with your daily life. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen could both help. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About COVID-19
A new type of coronavirus, first reported in 2019, is becoming one of the most rapidly emerging infectious diseases. Learn more at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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What Are the Benefits of Elderberry?
For centuries, cultures have used elderberries for food and medicine. But what exactly are the benefits of elderberry? Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
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Cutting Out Dairy? Here’s What You Need to Know About Dairy-Free Diets
Learn the perks of cutting out dairy, from fewer digestive problems to clearer skin. Plus, learn what foods provide the same nutrients as dairy products. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
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What Causes Hiccups?
Curious about what causes hiccups? Usually, a case of the hiccups is simply annoying, but in rare cases, it could indicate an underlying medical condition. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Understand the Shingles Virus and Your Risk
Shingles is a skin rash caused by the chickenpox virus. About 1 in 3 Americans will develop shingles in their lifetime, according to the CDC. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is an Academic Medical Center?
UPMC is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, which means that our organizations work together to train future generations of health care providers and researchers. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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The Best Remedies for a Stiff Neck
Whether that sore, tight feeling is new or recurring, these are the best remedies for a stiff neck. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness