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Why are People Taping Their Mouth Shut at Night? Is Mouth Taping Safe?
Mouth taping for better sleep is a viral trend — but is is safe? Here's what you need to know about this fad, and the best ways to get a good night's sleep.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health
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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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What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023
The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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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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Are There Benefits to Extended Breastfeeding?
New AAP guidelines recommend extended breastfeeding until your child is two years old. This has benefits and challenges. Here's what you should know about it.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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What Is a 3D Nipple Tattoo?
A 3D Nipple Tattoo provides the look of a natural nipple and areola after breast reconstruction, reduction, or gender-affirming surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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What’s the Difference Between Food Allergy and Intolerance?
Is your persistent belly pain and bloating from food allergies or food intolerances? Both can cause a physical reaction after eating certain foods, so it’s easy to confuse the two. But there are significant differences between food allergies and intolerances. Here’s a comparison between food allergies and intolerances, including what causes them and how you…Read More
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Meet Children’s Hospital Physician Dr. Kristen Critelli
Dr. Kristen Critelli, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh with a profound dedication to quality, compassionate care. Dr. Critelli joined UPMC Children’s Hospital in 2015 for a fellowship with the Pediatric Gastroenterology Division, where she won the T32 Postdoctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant.…Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Unbearably Itchy? Here’s How to Treat Poison Ivy at Home
If you spend much time outdoors, you're likely to get a rash from poison ivy at some point. Here's what you need to know about treating this common problem.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness