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How Do I Count Fetal Kicks? When Should Pregnant People Begin Counting Kicks?
As you reach your third trimester, your doctor may ask you to regularly track fetal movement by doing pregnancy kick counts. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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How to Treat Acid Reflux at Home
If the burning pain of acid reflux keeps you up at night, these home remedies can help. Learn what causes it and how to treat acid reflux at home.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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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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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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Getting Used to Hearing Aids
Wearing a hearing aid for the first time? You may find sounds too loud, tinny, or you may hear echoes. Here's our tips on getting used to hearing aids.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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50 Phenoms: How Monique Marion Bounced Back After Amputation
Monique had her right leg amputated above the right knee after an injury. But she shares a positive message with everyone she meets. Learn her story.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Barriers to Care: Addressing Breast Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community
LGBTQIA+ breast cancer risk is higher than in straight people, but resources for LGBTQIA+ support are available.Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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How to Treat Cold Sores
Cold sores are no fun, but they're usually not a serious health problem. Find out what causes cold sores — and the best cold sore treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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A Hole in His Heart: Shawn’s Story
When Shawn learned he had a heart defect, he was referred to UPMC Passavant's Dr. Makani, who used an advanced procedure to close the hole in his heart.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories