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Article - 6 Minute Read
What You Should Ask About Birth Control and Weight Loss Surgery
After weight loss surgery, you may need to re-evaluate your birth control. Learn more about the effect of bariatric surgery on fertility. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Surgery Optimization
Improving your health before surgery can reduce your risk for surgical complications and help you recover faster after surgery. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Video
7 Effective Ways to Fight the Flu This Season
No one wants to get the flu. Fortunately there are several things that you and your family can do to keep from getting sick this flu season. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Do I Need a Tetanus Shot?
Fortunately, the tetanus shot has made Tetanus infections rare. Learn more about emergency tetanus shots and boosters. Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Weight Loss Surgery Could Improve Your Diabetes
Weight loss surgery may be an effective way to manage or prevent diabetes. Find out more about when this procedure has the most benefit. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Videos
Heart Attack Symptoms Are Different for Women
Women often have heart attack symptoms that are more subtle than those experienced by men. Learn about telltale heart attack symptoms in women. Watch Now
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
UPMC Tried the Plank Challenge, and This Is What Happened
Members of the UPMC marketing team took up the "office plank challenge." Find out if daily planking actually boosted their core strength. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Gallery
Our 12 Favorite HealthBeat Articles of 2016
Explore a few of our favorite health finds of 2016. We've compiled our favorite health, medical, and wellness articles, published in 2016. Learn More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Article - 10 Second Read
Healthy Tip: Shower With Warm Water
- Showering with water that is too hot can be damaging to your skin. Learn how to find the right water temperature to protect your skin during a shower. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness