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What Is Insulin? Essential Facts About Diabetes
Produced in the pancreas, insulin is a simple hormone that plays a major role in your health. Learn how insulin impacts your chance of developing diabetes. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Video: Your Zika Questions Answered During Our Q&A
A Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC doctor answers your questions about the Zika virus. Learn More
Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health
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Sunburn or Sun Poisoning? Tell the Difference
Learn how to tell the difference between everyday sunburn and more serious sun poisoning with this guide to common symptoms. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health
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Neti Pots: Can They Relieve Sinus Problems?
Neti pots are teapot-shaped containers that rinse out nasal passages. Learn how neti pots and nasal irrigation can help your sinus problems. Learn More
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Zika in Pennsylvania? Preventing Zika at Home
Is the Zika virus in Pennsylvania? Even as the number of Zika cases grows internationally, the risk of contracting the virus in PA is highly unlikely. Learn More
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What Men Need to Know About the Zika Virus
Men can pass the Zika virus to their sexual partners, causing birth defects in unborn children. Learn how the Zika virus affects men. Learn More
Categorized as: Family Health, Men's Health
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The Link Between Zika and Birth Defects
Does Zika cause birth defects? Learn more about the risk of birth defects from Zika — and what expecting mothers can do to protect themselves. Learn More
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Zika Virus: Myths vs. Facts
How much of a threat does the Zika virus really pose? Decipher fact from myth with our guide to Zika. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Zika Virus: Updates, Facts, Essential Information
Looking for Zika updates? Check back in with UPMC HealthBeat to learn about Zika symptoms, travel warnings, and guidelines for pregnant women. Learn More
Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health