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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is It Safe to Drink Olive Oil?
Drinking olive oil shots is a hot trend — but is it healthy? Here's what you need to know about olive oil and its health benefits. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Can Green Powders Really Boost Your Health?
Social media influencers rave about the ease and health effects of green powders. But nutrition experts say these benefits are overblown. Green powders or “superfood” blends contain ground fruits, vegetables, grains, and algae. Similar products include fruit and vegetable supplements. Some include prebiotics, probiotics, or digestive enzymes. They may contain popular herbs like ashwagandha or… Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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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 - 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 - 6 Minute Read
How to Use Tech to Improve Your Health and Wellness
From pedometers and GPS watches to sleep and calorie-counting apps, people are using technology to help improve health and wellness. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is It Allergies or Something Else? Here’s How to Tell.
Colds and flus can cause a runny nose, sneezing, and congestion. So can seasonal allergies. But can allergies also cause fever? Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Article - 10 Minute Read
Health Equity Q&A: Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah
UPMC's Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, is board-certified in pediatric emergency medicine and pediatrics and is an emergency medicine physician. Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity
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Article - 5 Minute Read
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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Article - 4 Minute Read
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