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UPMC School Partners Land on ‘America’s Healthiest Schools’ List

November 8, 2019

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh partnered with about 70 western Pennsylvania schools as part of the national Healthy Schools Program during the 2018-19 academic year. A handful of them recently received recognition. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Pediatrics
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Why Can’t Babies Have Honey? Questions About Infant Food Risks

November 1, 2019

Why can't babies have honey? When can babies have peanut butter? UPMC answers infant food-safety and allergy questions for you. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
Tagged with: Food Allergies
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Quiz: Is Honey More Than Sweet?

October 31, 2019

Test your knowledge about honey and learn if there is more to it than just sweetness. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
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Surprising Facts About the Importance of Bees

October 30, 2019

Find out about the importance of bees to human health and to modern life as we know it. Plus, learn how you can help support bee populations. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: importance of bees, importance of bees for health, why are bees important
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The Sweet Health Benefits of Honey

October 29, 2019

Learn about the many health benefits of honey, from sweetening your tea naturally to treating wounds and beyond. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer, Nutrition
Tagged with: health benefits of honey, honey benefits, is honey healthy
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Innovative Sustainability Project Takes Flight at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

October 28, 2019

Learn more about the beehives at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and how they help the whole community. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Women's Health
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How a Pain Psychologist Helps People Living With Chronic Pain

October 25, 2019

Learn how a pain psychologist could help you or a loved one develop skills to cope with chronic pain and to work through negative emotions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Senior Health
Tagged with: arthritis, Charlotte Brown, chronic pain, pain, physical therapy
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Is Cooking with an Air Fryer Healthy?

October 23, 2019

Is cooking with an air fryer healthy — really? Or can you chalk it all up to hype? Here's what you need to know about this health-conscious kitchen gadget. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: air fryer, cooking with an air fryer, healthy air fryer recipes
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What Are the Different Types of Breast Cancer?

October 22, 2019

What are the different types of breast cancer? Your diagnosis will determine your symptoms, screenings, and treatments. Learn more here. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancerDuctal carcinoma, breast cancers, invasive ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, non-invasive breast cancer, non-invasive breast cancerInvasive breast cancer, radiation treatment