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How to Properly Treat Minor Cuts and Scrapes
You can treat most minor cuts at home. Here's what you need to know about tackling this common first aid job — and when you should call the doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Human Skin Substitutes: How Cellular-Based Tissue Helps People Heal
Cellular tissue-based products (CTPs) are substitutes for human skin that may be an option for chronic or nonhealing wounds. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
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The Best Way to Break a Fever, According to a Doctor
A fever is your body's way of fighting off infection. But a fever can make you feel achy and miserable. Here's what you need to know about breaking a fever.Read More
Categorized as: Family 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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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How to Build a Travel First-Aid Kit
Your travel first-aid kit should include items to treat an injury or illness during your trip. Learn more about what to include from UPMC.Read More
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Do You Need to Use a Tongue Scraper? Find Out If Tongue Scrapers Are Really Necessary
You brush your teeth and floss regularly, but have you ever considered cleaning your tongue? Or cleaning it better. Your tongue is a fleshy collection of muscles covered in little bumps (taste buds or papillae) that help you taste and recognize textures. Because it is responsible for eating, drinking, chewing, swallowing, and communicating, it harbors…Read More
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What to Know About Tooth Eruption and Teething in Children
Teething is a normal process, but it can be uncomfortable for babies. Here's what to expect, how to ease your child's discomfort, and when to call the doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Where Can You Get a Yeast Infection?
When you hear the term yeast infection, you may think of vaginal itchiness. But that's not the only body part that can get a yeast infection.Read More
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Finding a Healthy Diet After Liver Transplant
After liver transplant surgery, eating a healthy diet and avoiding foods that can make you sick is vital. Get tips for what to eat after a liver transplant.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant