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When Does Flu Season End? Essential Flu Season Facts
Influenza infections can actually occur at any time of year, but they're much more common during fall and winter. Flu season varies from year to year, but it roughly begins around October, peaks around February, and tapers off in April.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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COVID-19 Testing: What to Expect
Testing for the coronavirus continues to expand throughout the United States. In March, UPMC developed a coronavirus test and has expanded its use at testing sites throughout Pennsylvania.Find out more about what the coronavirus test entails.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness
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What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
The neurological disease multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause problems with your nervous system. MS interferes with the signals that the brain and spinal cord send between each other and other parts of your body. People with MS experience problems with vision, balance and coordination, numbness and weakness, and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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What Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
Respiratory syncytial virus is one of the most commonly contracted viruses and one of the most contagious. How can you protect yourself and your family?Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Understanding Hashimoto’s Disease and Hypothyroidism
The most common cause of hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid is a condition called Hashimoto’s disease. Learn more about it in our blog!Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Pregnancy and Flu Shots: What Expectant Parents Should Know
Discover answers to the most common questions about pregnancy and flu shots, and learn how to best protect a newborn from the flu.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Your Guide to an Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Foods That Reduce Inflammation
You may have more influence over your health than you think. Here's the impact adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can have.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Syphilis Cases on the Rise: A Discussion of Symptoms and Treatment
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect over 2 million people in the United States. Of that number, approximately 31,000 people were reported to have syphilis. Once known to be a disease with a low number of cases being reported annually, according to the CDC, the rate of syphilis has been “increasing” at significant rates nationwide. However, many cases of syphilis still undiagnosed and unreported. So how can you protect yourself? Find out in our blog!Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Essential Facts About Allergy Testing
Allergy testing is an evaluation to determine if your body has an allergic reaction to specific substances. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness