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Am I at Risk of Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a dangerous pregnancy complication for you and your baby. Learn what causes gestational diabetes and whether you are at risk.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Are Some Types of Alcohol ‘Healthier’ than Others?
Although certain types of alcohol may carry specific health benefits, there is no truly "healthy" type of alcohol. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Top 2 Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures on the Body
Here's what you should know about the two most common elective plastic surgery procedures on five key areas of the body.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Simple Ways to Tell if You’re Overweight or Obese
Many people use the words "obese" and "overweight" casually and interchangeably. But they're medical terms with very different meanings.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What to Know About Fatigue in the First Trimester
Feeling tired all the time in the first trimester? Find out why first trimester fatigue happens, and what you can do about it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Why PA Poison Center Digital Modernization Is Needed Now
Each year, U.S. poison centers field more than two million calls. The Pittsburgh Poison Center alone receives nearly 50,000 of those calls. With the help of on-call clinical toxicology nurse specialists, pharmacists, and physician toxicologists, the center prevents serious complications or unnecessary hospital visits in 93% of calls.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) For Thyroid Nodules: A Less Invasive Alternative
Those seeking treatment for thyroid nodules now have a less invasive alternative to surgery at UPMC: radiofrequency ablation.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is a Migraine Aura?
What is a migraine aura? Learn the common signs of migraine aura — and when to get help.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Surgery?
ICL stands for implantable collamer lens. During ICL eye surgery, your eye surgeon inserts a very thin lens into your eye to permanently correct nearsightedness and astigmatism.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z