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Article - 4 Minute Read
Pediatric Plastic Surgery: What Parents Need to Know
Pediatric plastic surgery helps with appearance, form, and function. Many children can benefit, and the results can change a child's life. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Does Dehydration Raise Blood Pressure?
You may wonder if dehydration affects your heart health. For example, does dehydration raise blood pressure or lower it? Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Supporting a Child with Diabetes
Pediatric Endocrinologist, Katherine Vu-Boast, MD with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses ways parents and families can help a child who’s living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is It a Sore Throat or Strep Throat?
It's common to get a sore throat from time to time. Nagging, scratchy, or painful symptoms can cause you to wonder: Do I have strep throat? Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Why Am I Getting Warts?
Viruses in the human papillomavirus (HPV) family cause warts. HPV spreads easily among people in close contact. Here's more about warts and why you get them. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Are Blackout Rage Gallons (BORGs)?
Blackout rage gallons (BORGs) contain a mixture of water, alcohol, and other substances like electrolytes and flavor enhancers. Learn the health risks of BORGs. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 9 Minute Read
Health Equity Q&A with Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD
Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, the chief medical officer of Quality in UPMC's Insurance Services Division, discusses health disparities and more issues. Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): Ron Foster’s Story
To date, UPMC has performed more than 2,000 TAVR procedures in central Pennsylvania. Learn about Ron's TAVR story. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Are the Symptoms of Mpox (Monkeypox)?
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, began circulating in the United States in 2022. The disease causes a painful rash and other symptoms. Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness