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  Is a Hot Shower Bad for Your Skin?

  May 24, 2022

  Many people love a long, hot shower or soak in a hot bath. But what effects can they have on your skin? Find out now.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

  Categorized as: Skin Care

  Tagged with: clear nasal congestion, dry skin, infection, itching, moisturizer, natural oil barrier, Nick Woltjen, shower, skin, skin care, soap, sunburn, UPMC Department of Dermatology

  

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  Managing Pain in Your Joints During the Winter

  January 10, 2015

  Do your joints painfully serve as your weather prognosticator during the colder months? Learn how to handle joint pain in the winter.Learn More

  Categorized as: Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: cold weather, dehydration, fish oil, joints, omega-3

  

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  Palliative and Supportive Care Fact vs. Fiction

  January 5, 2015

  Palliative and supportive care works in tandem with other medical specialties to treat patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Palliative and Supportive Institute

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: pain, serious illness, Supportive Institute, treatment of the illness, UPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute

  

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  31 Days of Healthy Tips

  December 31, 2014

  Discover 31 tips to get help you get back on track to a healthy lifestyle, including small changes you can make to your daily routine to improve your healthRead More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: backpack safety, diet, exercise, health tips, healthy, New Year's resolutions, posture, quit smoking, safety, sleep, stress, sugar, vitamins, water

  

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  What Do I Do if My Child Has Allergies?

  November 21, 2014

  Learn more about common allergens, the causes and symptoms of allergies, and the best treatment options for children.Learn More

  Categorized as: Pediatrics

  Tagged with: allergen, Allergic disorders, allergic reaction, allergies, allergy, allergy shots, anaphylaxis, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, hives, immunotherapy, pediatrics, pulmonary medicine, runny nose, seasonal allergy, spring allergy symptoms

  

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  What Are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

  April 27, 2022

  Learn about diabetes, a common condition that affects the way your body turns glucose from the foods you eat into energy, and discover the different types.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: amputation, blindness, diabetes, endocrinology, family health, health & wellness, heart disease, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

  

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  What is Pre-Diabetes?

  November 14, 2014

  Learn more about diabetes and pre-diabetes, including information on the different tests used to diagnose the different types of diabetes.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: A1C, American Diabetes Association, diabetes, diabetes education, Fasting Plasma Glucose, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, prediabetes

  

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  Sugar Content Comparisons: How Much Is In Your Food?

  November 7, 2014

  Read about sugar intake and how too much of it can affect your body. Test your knowledge on the average sugar content of various foods and beverages.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

  Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition

  Tagged with: diabetes, diabetes diet, endocrinology, food, Healthy Dessert Recipes, sugar

  

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  Trauma & Emergency Medicine

  October 20, 2014

  Find safety tips and recommendations by browsing blog posts written by UPMC Trauma and Emergency Services on the UPMC HealthBeat blog.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC