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Article - 3 Minute Read
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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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Treating Obesity as a Chronic Disease
David Rometo, MD, Clinical Director of the UPMC Center for Obesity Medicine, discusses a shift in mindset when it comes to weight loss, and approaches that can benefit a patient’s overall health.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Caregivers Can Expect After Kidney Transplant
Caring for someone after kidney transplant is a big commitment. Here's what to expect and what you can do to ensure a positive experience.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Caregivers Can Expect After Liver Transplant
Caring for a loved one after liver transplant is challenging and rewarding. Here's what you should know if you're in the caregiver role after this surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Why Do Kids Bite? What to Do If Your Child Bites Someone
Children bite for many reasons, including anger, teething pain, or even for attention. Learn how to stop your infant, toddler, or older child from biting.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Video
UPMC Life Changers: Deanna Harris Always Wanted to Help Children. She’s Living Out That Goal Through Her Work as a Pediatric Cancer Social Worker.
Deanna Harris, MSW, is a social worker in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Learn how she makes a difference.Watch Now
Categorized as: UPMC Stories
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Infant Sleep Help: What Does ‘Drowsy but Awake’ Mean?
One of the biggest challenges of the infant stage is getting your baby on a regular sleep-wake cycle. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
How Family Therapy Can Benefit Your Child
Family therapy helps a family to improve communication and solve problems. It can help with mental health challenges, divorce, behavior problems, and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Pediatrics