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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

    Teen
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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

    Supporting a Friend
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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

    Learn the difference between family medicine and internal medicine.
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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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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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

    Cough
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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

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