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Article - 1 Minute Read
What Are Thyroid Function Tests?
Thyroid function tests measure how well your thyroid gland is working. Your doctor may recommend the test based on certain symptoms. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Hype Can Kill: The Flu Shot Does NOT Cause the Flu
One of the most devastating myths I hear about the flu vaccine is that it can give you the flu. “I t the flu vaccine once, and I t the flu, so I’m never getting the shot again.” This is something patients say too often. And it’s simply not true. See why the flu shot does not cause the flu in our blog! Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Article - 49 Second Read
Here’s How to Get Expert Health Tips Delivered to Your Phone
you can get expert health content delivered to your phone with UPMC HealthBeat SMS. Learn more about how to opt in. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
The Connection Between Friends and Health
Want to make that hike up the hill a little easier? Take a friend. That’s the finding of a study published by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. The study asked people to hike up an incline and report how steep they thought the climb was. Participants who went with a friend said the slope… Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Video Recipe
Video Recipe: How to Make Zoodles Bolognese
Learn how to make this easy and nutritious dinner. Your favorite lean-turkey bolognese recipe will go perfectly with zucchini as a pasta substitute. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Nutrition
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Article - 13 Minute Read
Fueling Fertility: How Nutrition Can Improve Your Chances
Wondering what foods can help fuel fertility? Find out from our registered dietitian! Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Baby Eczema: Understanding and Treating Eczema in Children
Does your child suffer from a recurrent rash? You may be dealing with baby eczema. Here's how to identify and manage eczema in children. Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Skin Care
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Article - 3 Minute Read
New Vaccinations for Older Kids: When Are Kids Done With Vaccines?
Many parents are surprised to find that children need new vaccinations and boosters well into their teen years. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping
Whether you've found a vaping device, smelled new scents, or heard your child using new words, it's time to talk to your kids about vaping. Here's how. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics