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Here’s How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Period
Experts advise avoiding negative terms when it comes to first periods. Here's how you can explain menstruation and prep them for their first period.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Understanding Your Circulatory Health with Dr. Go
Poor circulation can cause many health problems. Learn the importance of healthy blood flow and some solutions for circulation issues with Dr. Catherine Go.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Are There Benefits to Extended Breastfeeding?
New AAP guidelines recommend extended breastfeeding until your child is two years old. This has benefits and challenges. Here's what you should know about it.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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The Importance of Early Referral for Lung Transplant
Are you considering cataract removal surgery? Here’s what you need to know about this common procedure.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Should You Take Fish Oil Supplements?
Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements, but are they right for everyone? Learn what fish oil supplements do for your health.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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The Best Way to Break a Fever, According to a Doctor
A fever is your body's way of fighting off infection. But a fever can make you feel achy and miserable. Here's what you need to know about breaking a fever.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Is It Safe to Split Pills?
Is it safe to split pills? How can you know which pills to split, why is it unsafe to split some pills, how to cut a pill in half, other ways to save moneyRead More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Meet Children’s Hospital Physician Dr. Kristen Critelli
Dr. Kristen Critelli, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh with a profound dedication to quality, compassionate care. Dr. Critelli joined UPMC Children’s Hospital in 2015 for a fellowship with the Pediatric Gastroenterology Division, where she won the T32 Postdoctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant.…Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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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