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Infographic: 6 Deadly Heart Disorders and Conditions

April 1, 2015

Learn how to spot the symptoms of six deadly heart diseases, including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve disease, and cardiomyopathy. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: AFib, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, fatigue, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart disease symptoms, heart failure, HVI, infographic, medical mondays, mitral valve

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So You’ve Got the Flu…Now What?

February 18, 2015

So what happens when you fall victim to the flu? Follow our tips to help manage your symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading your illness to others. Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: acetaminophen, cold, cough, fatigue, fever, flu, flu relief, flu shot, flu symptoms, headache, ibuprophen, medicine, recovery, runny nose, UPMC Urgent Care

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FAQs: Treating Musculoskeletal Pain Without Medication

February 13, 2015

Are you experiencing aching or stiffness in your bones or joints? You may be suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Learn about the symptoms and treatments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: acupuncture, back pain, bone aches, chiropractic, chronic pain, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, fatigue, injury, Megan Cortazzo, muscle aches, musculoskeletal pain, pain

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Five Tips for Coping with PMS Cravings

November 3, 2014

Do you crave chocolaty treats and salty snacks before your period? Find out how you can curb those PMS cravings. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Nutrition, Women's Health

Tagged with: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, fatigue, food cravings, grain products, intense food cravings, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, PMS, potato chips, premenstrual syndrome

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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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5 Fast Facts About Cancer and the Flu

September 22, 2014

Cancer patients and survivors are more likely to develop complications from the flu. Learn more about when it's safe for a cancer patient to get a flu shot Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: cancer, fatigue, fever, flu, flu shots, flu vaccine, flu-like symptoms, headache, oncologist, UPMC CancerCenter, weakened immune system

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Can Stress Cause Digestive Disorders?

September 5, 2014

Learn whether or not stress can cause digestive disorders, and discover some causes for common digestive disorders, especially irritable bowl diseases. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: anxiety, Crohn's disease, depression, digestive diseases, digestive disorders, disease, fatigue, inflammatory bowel disease, pain, pancreatitis, therapy, ulcerative colitis, UPMC Digestive Disorders Center, Visceral Inflammation and Pain Center

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What Are the Types of Thyroid Disorders?

August 30, 2014

Around 27 million people in the U.S. are affected by thyroid disorders. Learn what the thyroid does and discover symptoms and causes of thyroid disorders. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: constipation, ct scan, depression, endocrinologist, fatigue, Hashimoto's disease, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, joint pain, Multidisciplinary Thyroid Center, thyroid and common disorders, thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules, tiredness, ultrasound, weight gain

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Effects of Humidity on Your Body

June 23, 2014

Learn how humidity can affect the human body and discover the health risks associated with overexposure. Find out how to minimize your own risk. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: dehydration, Fainting, fatigue, Heat stroke, humidity, muscle cramps