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Unbearably Itchy? Here’s How to Treat Poison Ivy at Home
If you spend much time outdoors, you're likely to get a rash from poison ivy at some point. Here's what you need to know about treating this common problem.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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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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What to Know About Tooth Eruption and Teething in Children
Teething is a normal process, but it can be uncomfortable for babies. Here's what to expect, how to ease your child's discomfort, and when to call the doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Where Can You Get a Yeast Infection?
When you hear the term yeast infection, you may think of vaginal itchiness. But that's not the only body part that can get a yeast infection.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of disorders caused by damage in the frontal or temporal lobes of the brain. Learn symptoms, causes, types, and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Do People Living with Cancer Benefit from Rehabilitation?
Physical therapy can help improve mobility, reduce pain, increase stamina, and reduce brain fog for people who have been treated with cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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50 Phenoms: How Annette Beat Devastating Odds After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Annette suffered a severe brain injury after a fall at her home in 2012. Learn how emergency surgery, rehabilitation, and her own optimism helped her recover.Watch Now
Categorized as: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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Symptoms of Radiation and How to Manage Them
You may experience side effects after radiation treatment for cancer. Learn more about symptoms of radiation and how to manage them.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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How Does Chemo Affect Your Mouth?
When you have oral mucositis during cancer treatment, it's known as chemo mouth. Learn how to get rid of chemo mouth.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z