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Here’s What You Can Expect During an Eye Exam
Comprehensive eye exams with a licensed specialist are essential to your vision and eye health. During an eye exam, your optometrist or ophthalmologist will use advanced tools and equipment to monitor your eye health and maximize your vision. Providers can detect and diagnose serious eye disorders, prescribe corrective lenses and other treatments, and offer a… Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Can Pumping Induce Labor?
If you're heavily pregnant, you may have heard that breast pumping can induce labor. Find out if this is true and safe and what you need to know about labor induction for medical and non-medical reasons. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Here’s How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Period
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
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Understanding Your Circulatory Health with Dr. Go
Your circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout your body. Poor circulation can cause many health problems, including blockages that could lead to a stroke. Catherine Go, MD, a vascular surgeon at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, shares the importance of healthy blood flow and offers solutions for circulation issues.… Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Here’s Why Your Baby’s Newborn Well Visit Is So Important
Learn why your baby's first newborn well check appointment is so important, what to expect, and what questions to ask your provider. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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How to Properly Treat Minor Cuts and Scrapes
You can treat most minor cuts at home. Here's what you need to know about tackling this common first aid job — and when you should call the doctor. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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What to Know About Pregnancy After Recurrent Miscarriages
Pregnancy after recurrent miscarriages brings with it a host of emotions and concerns. Here's what you should know if you're hoping to try for another pregnancy Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Could Your Abdominal Pain Be Gallstones? Know the Warning Signs
Gallstones symptoms include pain in your belly and back. If you have frequent belly or back pain, especially after eating, talk to your doctor. Read More
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Understanding Supraventricular Tachycardia in Infants
Learn more about the causes of supraventricular tachycardia in infants and how to manage your baby's rapid heart rate. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics