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4 W’s of Winter Skin Care
Concerned about dry skin this winter? View our "4 W's of Skin Care" photo gallery for tips to keep your skin healthy during the colder months of the year. Read More
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PA Safety in Youth Sports Act
Learn about the Safety in Youth Sports Act, a bill passed by the PA General Assembly to protect student athletes who may sustain concussions or other injuries. Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety, Sports Medicine
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Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, or Optician: What’s the Difference?
Read this article to discover the difference between eye doctors and learn when you should visit an ophthalmologist, optometrist or optician. Read More
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Am I at Risk for High Blood Pressure?
Learn more about high blood pressure or hypertension, find out what risks are accompanied by this heart condition, and discover ways to prevent it. Read More
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Rash or Psoriasis? How to Tell
Learn how to identify if a rash is actually psoriasis, and find out when you should visit a dermatologist or primary care physician. Read More
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What Are Eye Floaters?
Discover the symptoms of eye floaters, or vitreous floaters, which are common among older adults. Learn about your treatment options for eye floaters. Read More
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Know Your Flu Shot Facts
Are you ready for the flu season? Check out our infographic and learn all the flu shot facts you need to know Learn More
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Keeping Your Eyes Healthy While Wearing Contacts
Learn the easy steps you can take every day to protect and improve your eye health while wearing contact lenses. Healthy eyes are essential to your daily life. Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections are common, especially among women. Here's what you need to know about UTI risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Read More
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Health Topics A-Z
Health Topics A-Z: Discover information on a wide range of health topics from Atrial Fibrillation to the Zika virus. The experts at UPMC are equipped with information on signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention, and everything in between.
Here, you’ll find articles, galleries, and podcasts about mental and physical health, pregnancy, chronic illness, pain management, injury, organ donation, and overall wellness.
Health Topics A-Z includes:
- Breastfeeding Tips for Summer Travel.
- Benefits of Vitamin D and Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnancy.
- Children’s Eye Safety and Health.
- How to Talk to Your Doctor About Overactive Bladder.
- Understanding Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Resources.
- Facts About Spinal Cord Injury.
- How Concussions Affect Academics.
- How to Treat Common Cold & Flu Symptoms.
- Does Your Anxiety Disorder Cause Migraines?
- Physical Therapy for Liver Transplant Candidates.
- How to Prevent Kidney Stones.
- Does Air Quality and Pollution Affect Lung Cancer Risk?
- Sun Poisoning Dangers: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
- Benefits of Exercise on the Heart and Lungs.
- How Alcohol Affects Your Mind and Body.
