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Article - 2 Minute Read
Why Knowing Your Accurate Weight Is Important
Knowing your actual, accurate weight is important to keeping track of your overall health. Learn some tips for how you can get an accurate reading. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
When to Take Your Child to the ER for Vomiting and Fever
It can be upsetting when your child is vomiting or has a fever. But when is it serious enough to head to the ER? Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Eating Again After the POEM Procedure
Art West is enjoying eating once more, thanks to the POEM procedure, a new minimally invasive endoscopic treatment offered at UPMC Passavant–McCandless. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 8 Minute Read
Ways to Soothe an Upset Stomach
If you have an upset stomach, you may wonder what caused it. Was it the pizza you ate last night or the new medication you've started? Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Common Places Household Germs Are Hiding
Your home can harbor germs that can make your family — especially if someone is already ill. Here's how to disinfect key areas to help keep everyone healthy. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Phil’s Story: Moving On from Chronic Pain
When his pain started, Phil was in his late 20s and in good health. He sought help from multiple providers to find out what was causing his pain. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Point-of-Care Ultrasound: What to Know
Point-of-care ultrasound is a focused ultrasound exam. A clinician performs this exam at a person's bedside. They do this to speed up decision-making and answer specific questions in real time. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is Artificial Sweetener Bad for You?
Sugar substitutes are in many foods, but are artificial sweeteners healthy? Learn how to identify them and whether they're helpful or harmful to your health. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Different Types of IUDs
Learn about the intrauterine device (IUD), an effective form of contraception for those with female reproductive anatomy. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health