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How to Make the Most of a Visit with Your Primary Care Physician: What Patients Should Know
Here's your essential guide to making the most of a visit with your PCP — whether it's in person or virtual.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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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
Can You Exercise Too Much? What Excessive Exercise Does to Your Body
Find out how exercising too much, too often, or with poor form can lead to injury, and worsen preexisting health problems.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Who Is Mr. Yuk®? All About the Mean, Green, Poison-Fighting Machine
The Pittsburgh Poison Center created Mr. Yuk in 1971 to raise awareness about posion prevention. Today, people all over the world use Mr. Yuk stickers.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023
The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is It Allergies or Something Else? Here’s How to Tell.
Colds and flus can cause a runny nose, sneezing, and congestion. So can seasonal allergies. But can allergies also cause fever?Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Article - 10 Minute Read
Health Equity Q&A: Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah
UPMC's Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, is board-certified in pediatric emergency medicine and pediatrics and is an emergency medicine physician.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Could Your Abdominal Pain Be Gallstones? Know the Warning Signs
Gallstones symptoms include pain in your belly and back. If you have frequent belly or back pain, especially after eating, talk to your doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
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COVID-19 and the 2023-24 Flu Season: What to Know
With COVID-19 still around and respiratory virus season approaching, vaccination and other preventive efforts are important. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness