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Article - 5 Minute Read
Why Folic Acid Is Essential for Your Diet
Folic acid is a crucial vitamin, but many don't get enough. Learn about folic acid's health benefits, how to get more in your diet, and if you need a supplement. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Nutrition
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Degenerative disc disease happens with age, and nearly everyone is at risk. Learn preventive strategies and new treatment options. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Causes Foot Arch Pain?
Plantar fasciitis, flat feet, posterior tibial tendonitis, and Achilles tendonitis can all cause foot arch pain. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Sarah’s Story: How the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program Changed the Life of an Oscar-Winning Writer and Director
More than three years after a fire extinguisher fell on her head, Canadian screenwriter-director and former actor and child star Sarah Polley was still struggling with crippling concussion symptoms. Learn how Sarah made a full recovery — and won an Oscar® for Women Talking — after receiving care from Michael “Micky” Collins, PhD, at the… Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Importance of Medical Play for Hospitalized Children
Being in the hospital can be frightening and stressful for a child, but medical play can make a real difference in their experience. Listen Now
Categorized as: Children's Mental Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023
The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Talking to Your Kids about Sex: What You Need to Know
Talking about sex with kids is vital for every parent. And it's a conversation that should happen earlier and more often than you think. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Recovering from Gallbladder Surgery: What to Expect?
Gallbladder surgery helps relieve pain from gallstones. Here's what to expect during gallbladder surgery recovery and life after gallbladder removal. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 4 Minute Read
How Do I Count Fetal Kicks? When Should Pregnant People Begin Counting Kicks?
How do I count kicks? When should pregnant people begin counting kicks? Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth