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Talking to Your Children About Drug Use
Drug use by children and adolescents can cause long-lasting harm. Learn why you should talk to them about drug use and get tips for having a conversation.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Pediatrics
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How Do Doctor Referrals Work?
If you need to see a specialist, you may need a referral from your PCP. Much of the process depends on your insurance coverage. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Here’s Why It’s Important to Know Your Family Health History
Knowing your family health history can help you start screenings earlier and shift behaviors now, often preventing or delaying certain chronic conditions.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Missing Sleep Could Affect Your Heart Health
Getting a good night's sleep helps to control blood pressure. Learn more about the connection between sleep and heart health.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Sleep Health
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Understanding ‘Chroming’: A Dangerous Social Media Trend
Chroming refers to inhaling chemical-based products — specifically metallic paints — to get high. It can have dangerous, life-threatening effects. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, New Here, Pediatrics
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How Family Therapy Can Benefit Your Child
Family therapy helps a family to improve communication and solve problems. It can help with mental health challenges, divorce, behavior problems, and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Pediatrics
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Fran’s Story: Living With and Managing Chronic Pain
Fran, who has lived with constant abdominal pain for more than eight years, found help at UPMC Pain Management.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Offering Support for Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Learn about substance use disorder in the LGBTQIA+ community and a harm reduction approach to treatment from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Smoke-Free Life: How to Quit Smoking
Smoking cessation is a journey and a learning process. Think of it as a new beginning, with change occurring over time. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness