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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding brings with it important health benefits for both mother and baby, but it can also come with some challenges. Use these tips.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Should I Use Neosporin?
If you have a small cut, your first impulse may be to reach for antibacterial ointment. Here's what you need to know about this over-the-counter remedy.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Do Parents Need to Know About Impetigo?
Impetigo is a common skin infection in young children. It's usually not serious, but you shouldn't let it go untreated. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Is Acetaminophen Safe for Children? Dosage Guidelines and Tips for Parents
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says acetaminophen is safe for kids and adults. But always talk to your doctor before giving your child a new medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Do You Know the Warning Signs of Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes is a metabolic disease where the body's cells become resistant to insulin. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Are Heart Defects in Infants and Kids Diagnosed?
Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect. Learn about these heart defects in infants and children, and how they're diagnosed, and treated.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Getting Referred to a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
If you've been referred to a maternal fetal medicine (MFM) doctor, you'll get extra monitoring and care. Learn how a MFM specialist can help you and your baby.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 3 Minute Read
One Woman’s Recovery at UPMC Lititz: ‘You Feel Like You Belong’
Discover Christine’s inspiring recovery journey as she found a sense of belonging at UPMC Wound and Hyperbaric Center in Lititz.Read More
Categorized as: UPMC Stories
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What to Do About Incontinence During Menopause
Does menopause cause incontinence? Here's what older women need to know about urinary continence during menopause — including how to treat the problem.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Women's Health