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Article - 5 Minute Read
Are There Benefits to Extended Breastfeeding?
New AAP guidelines recommend extended breastfeeding until your child is two years old. This has benefits and challenges. Here's what you should know about it. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Do I Need to Wear a Knee Brace?
If you have an acute or chronic knee injury, a knee brace can help stabilize your knee and manage any pain or discomfort you have. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How to Treat Acid Reflux at Home
If the burning pain of acid reflux keeps you up at night, these home remedies can help. Learn what causes it and how to treat acid reflux at home. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Long Does It Take Antidepressants to Work?
How long does it take antidepressants to work: why it takes so long, side effects, how can you tell your antidepressant is working, when to call your doctor Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Human Skin Substitutes: How Cellular-Based Tissue Helps People Heal
Cellular tissue-based products (CTPs) are substitutes for human skin that may be an option for chronic or nonhealing wounds. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 4 Minute Read
When Should You Take Your Child to the Gynecologist?
When should your daughter start seeing a gynecologist? What are the reasons to see a gynecologist? And what's that first gynecology visit like? Read on. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Finding Relief for Back Pain During Pregnancy
Back pain is common during pregnancy, especially as your baby grows larger. During pregnancy, your uterus expands and your weight and hormone levels change – shifting your center of gravity and weakening your abdominal muscles. These changes can affect your posture and put extra strain on your back. The good news is there’s plenty you… Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Do I Need a CPAP Machine?
Do I need a CPAP, what is sleep apnea, how CPAPs work, diagnosis, benefits, side effects Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
The Importance of Early Referral for Lung Transplant
Lung transplant is a first-line treatment option for people with severe lung disease. Those who have chronic lung conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, or systemic sclerosis lung disease, may benefit from early referral for a lung transplant evaluation. We asked Elizabeth Lendermon, MD, associate medical director, UPMC Lung Transplant Program,… Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant