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Making Sense of Meningitis: Symptoms and Treatment

August 18, 2016

Meningitis is a dangerous infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Learn about meningitis symptoms and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: infectious disease, meningitis
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How to Prevent Recreational Water Illness

August 17, 2016

Learn about the risks of recreational water illness and what you can do to protect yourself at the beach or the pool. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: safety, swimming, water
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Essential Back-to-School Health Tips

August 13, 2016

Our UPMC family health experts offer a few tips to make the transition back to school as healthy as possible. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: back to school, children's health, school safety tips, tips for kids
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Lead Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

August 9, 2016

Learn about the lead poisoning symptoms in adults, causes, and treatment. Discover prevention tips and when to seek medical testing from UPMC experts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: Lead poisoning symptoms
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Myths and Facts About Healthy Eating

August 8, 2016

Does nighttime eating cause weight gain? And is kale really a super food? Check your nutrition knowledge with these myths and facts on healthy eating. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy eating, heart attack, kale, Nutrition, soda, whole wheat
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Healthy Mimosa Recipe: Low-Calorie Drinks

August 6, 2016

Alcoholic drinks are a sneaky source of calories. Refresh this summer with our healthy mimosa recipe. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Our Favorite Drink Recipes
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Skim Milk vs Whole Milk: Which is Healthier?

August 6, 2016

Skim milk contains fewer calories than whole milk, but is it really better for your health. Learn more with our guide to skim and whole cow's milk. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: dairy products, diet, diet food, milk, skim milk
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Shoulder Pain From Running: How to Cope

August 5, 2016

Tightness and pain occur in the neck, shoulders, and arms of many runners. Learn what causes this upper body pain and how you can prevent it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: pain, running, shoulder pain from running, sports medicine, upper body pain
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What Is Insulin? Essential Facts About Diabetes

August 2, 2016

Produced in the pancreas, insulin is a simple hormone that plays a major role in your health. Learn how insulin impacts your chance of developing diabetes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: diabetes, hormones, insulin