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    Top 5 Facts About Skin Cancer: Prevention and Detection

    August 15, 2019

    More people get skin cancer from tanning beds than get lung cancer from cigarettes. Learn key facts about skin cancer from our experts. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: Ajaipal Kang, basal cell cancers, lung cancer, Melanoma, prevention, skin cancer, Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer risk, squamous cell cancer, sunscreen, United States

    More people get skin cancer from tanning beds than get lung cancer from cigarettes
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Losing Your Voice? What Your Body Is Telling You

    January 21, 2019

    Sometimes, you know exactly why you're losing your voice. Other times, it's a mystery. Here's how the vocal cords work and when to see a doctor. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: acid reflux, cancer of the larynx, disorders of the voice, Healthy Living, laryngitis, larynx, losing your voice, polyps, prevention, throat health, vocal cords, vocal cyst, vocal disorders, vocal nodules, vocal paralysis, voice diseases, voice disorders, Voice Health, why am I losing my voice, why do we lose our voices

    Sore Throat
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Signs of Stroke in Women

    January 9, 2019

    Stroke in women is the third leading cause of death for American women. Learn more about signs and risk factors. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Women's Health

    Tagged with: American Stroke Association, contraceptives, heart disease, hormone replacement, prevention, risk, stroke, stroke center, stroke in women, UPMC, women

    Learn about the signs of stroke in women
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    September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

    September 20, 2014

    Discover the symptoms, risks, and prevention of ovarian cancer to increase awareness of this "silent killer." Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health

    Tagged with: gynecologic cancer, ovarian cancer, prevention, womens health

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    Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    August 15, 2014

    Recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke along with causes and treatment to prevent both conditions in hot temperatures. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: classic heat exhaustion, classic heat stroke, exertional heat exhaustion, exertional heat stroke, hallucinations, heat exhaustion, Heat stroke, overexertion, prevention, summer

    heat stroke heat exhaustion
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    Don’t Let Swimmer’s Ear Ruin Your Summer

    July 7, 2014

    Swimmer's ear can be a pain when you are diving in and out of the pool this summer. Learn about the symptoms and proactive prevention tips. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: pool, prevention, summer, swimmer's ear, swimming, water safety

    girl swimming
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What Can I Do About My Kid’s Bedwetting?

    June 24, 2014

    Learn more about the different types of child bedwetting, how you can help your child through it, and what to do if these problems don't improve. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: bedwetting, bedwetting alarm, prevention

    boy sleeping
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    What Is Macular Degeneration, and How Is It Treated?

    May 11, 2014

    Learn more about dry and wet macular degeneration, including the causes, risks, and symptoms of macular degeneration, as well as treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

    Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: age-related macular degeneration, dry macular degeneration, macular degeneration, prevention, Wet macular degeneration

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