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Kids Aren’t Just ‘Small Adults.’ Why It’s Important for Them to Go to a Pediatric Provider.
When your child is sick or hurt, a pediatric provider is typically the better option for their care. Staff, equipment, and treatments are tailored toward kids.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Communication Disorders in Children: Types, Signs, and Causes
Early intervention is key for children with communication disorders. As many as 1 in 12 U.S. children has had a disorder related to voice, speech, and language – and knowing how to tell if your child may need help is the first step. Difficulties in the development of voice, speech, language, or swallowing abilities may…Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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The Connection Between Autoimmune Disease and Heart Disease
People with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases can take several steps to try to prevent cardiovascular disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Genetics and Kidney Disease: Special Considerations of Kidney Disease in the Black Community?
Learn about what causes kidney disease and the links between race and kidney disease and genetics and kidney disease to know your risk factors.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Transplant, Urology
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Getting Your Child Ready for a Doctor’s Visit
Maureen HeneghaIn, a child life specialist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, offers tips for making doctor's visits easier.Listen Now
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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What Vitamins, Supplements, and Teas Support Lactation?
Learn about what vitamins promote breast milk production as well as healthy growth for your baby and teas for lactation to support your milk supply.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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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
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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About UPMC’s LGBTQIA+ Affirming Provider Designation
The LGBTQIA+ Affirming Provider Designation highlights UPMC providers who provide affirming care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
When to Worry About Breast Pain
If you're a woman, pain in your breast can cause alarm bells to go off in your brain. You may wonder when to worry about breast pain.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health