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New Vaccinations for Older Kids: When Are Kids Done With Vaccines?

May 27, 2019

Many parents are surprised to find that children need new vaccinations and boosters well into their teen years. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics

Tagged with: boosters, disease, immunizations, teenagers, vaccines

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How to Help Someone With Depression

May 16, 2019

Is your friend or family member struggling with their mental health? Here's how to help someone with depression. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

Tagged with: 1-877-624-4100, depression, disease, how to help someone with depression, illness, mental health, mental illness, self-care, strain, Suicide

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Family Medicine vs. Internal Medicine: What’s the Difference?

February 18, 2017

Understand the differences between family medicine and internal medicine and how you can choose the type of primary care doctor that's right for you. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: disease, family medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, PCP, primary care physician

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Are Cervical and Ovarian Cancer Treatable?

January 27, 2016

Women with cervical cancer and ovarian cancer have many treatment options. Learn more about UPMC's approach to creating a customized treatment plan. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

Tagged with: cancer, cancer risks, cervical cancer, disease, ovarian and cervical cancers, ovarian cancer, pap smear, radiation

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Follow These 5 Tips for Cutting Back on Alcohol to Feel Better

July 8, 2015

From looking and feeling better to saving money, cutting back on alcohol has many benefits. Try these easy tips to reduce your intake and boost your health Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: alcohol, diabetes, disease, liver cancer, liver disease, pancreatitis

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5 Guidelines for Talking to Your Kids About Cancer

January 15, 2015

Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is never easy, especially when you have a family to care for. Find tips for explaining your condition to your children. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: cancer, cancer support, child care, coping with cancer, disease, family, UPMC CancerCenter behavioral medicine

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Lung Cancer Symptoms: When It’s More Than a Cough

November 24, 2014

Lung cancer symptoms are similar to cold and flu symptoms. Learn more about these symptoms and find out when it's time for you to see the doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer

Tagged with: common cold, Coughing, disease, intense coughing, lung cancer, lung cancer symptoms, lung cancers, non-small cell lung cancer, Pain in the chest, small cell lung cancer, sore throats, symptoms

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Learn How Yoga Can Help Those Facing Cancer

October 26, 2014

Our experts weigh in on the benefits of yoga for cancer patients and discuss ways it can relieve stress, pain and anxiety. Learn about integrative oncology Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Fitness

Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, disease, fatigue, fever, infection, integrative oncology, lymphedema, meditation, pain, q&a, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga, yoga for cancer patients

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Protecting Yourself From Rabies

October 11, 2014

Rabies is a life-threatening disease that can be transmitted only amongst mammals. Learn more about rabies and how to protect yourself from it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: disease, Rabies