Search Results for: infections
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When Is It Time for Adult Diapers? Dealing with Incontinence
Aging can be a difficult, delicate process. Know the facts about adult diapers and incontinence. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health
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Are Flip Flops Dangerous for Your Feet?
Flip flops can cause a variety of health problems, including blisters, soreness, and foot infections. Learn about the health hazards of flip flops.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
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Can You Tell the Difference Between Pink Eye and Red Eye?
Red eye is the general term for an eye condition that causes redness, while pink eye is inflammation of the eye and eyelid lining.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health
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8 Foods Pregnant Women Should Avoid
Can pregnant women eat fish, raw dough, or cheese? Learn more about the foods pregnant women should avoid in their diet and what's safe for consumption.Read More
Categorized as: Nutrition, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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This Is What You Need to Know to Treat an Eye Stye
Typically caused by a bacterial infection, eye styes are easily treatable at home. Follow these tips to treat and prevent unsightly eye styesRead More
Categorized as: Eye Health
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Life After Receiving a Liver Transplant
More than 30 million Americans have some type of liver disease. For many, a liver transplant may be their only hope. Learn about life after transplant.Read More
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
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How to Heal Chapped and Cracked Lips
Your lips don't have oil glands like the rest of your body, so they're more prone to dryness than other parts of your skin. Learn how to treat chapped lips.Read More
Categorized as: Skin Care
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What Is C. Difficile? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
C. Difficile is one of thousands of micro-organisms that live within your intestines. If it grows to excess, it can cause illness, including diarrhea.Learn More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Treat and Prevent Blisters with These 5 Tips
You can prevent and treat friction-related blisters with just a few simple steps. In short: moisture-wicking socks and better-fitting shoes.Read More
Categorized as: Skin Care