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A Healthy Vegetarian Diet Can Be Good for You

October 7, 2014

More than 7 million Americans call themselves vegetarians. If you follow a vegetarian diet, learn about the health benefits associated with this diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: cancers, chronic illnesses, diabetes, heart disease, meatless, seitan, soy products, tempeh, tofu, vegetarian
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Surviving Suicide: The Ripple Effect on Family and Community

October 5, 2014

Suicide is painful for those left behind. Learn how can you move forward when someone close to you commits suicide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: American Association of Suicidology, bereavement, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, death, grief, STAR-Center Survivors of Suicide, Sue Wesner, Suicide, suicide survivors, support group, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
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Spider Bite Identification: What You Need to Know

October 4, 2014

Are your spider bite symptoms common or a deadly result of a brown recluse or black widow spider bite? Here's how to identify them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: arachnophobia, bite prevention, bite treatment, black widow, brown recluse, spider bites, spiders, United States
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Breast Cancer Symptoms You Can’t Feel

October 3, 2014

Do you know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer? During this October, brush up on your knowledge for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, cancer symptoms, digital mammography, ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, Magee-Womens High-Risk Breast Cancer Program, magnetic resonance imaging, mammogram, mammography, minimally invasive breast biopsy, MRI, symptoms of breast cancer, ultrasound, women's cancer
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Benefits of Honey

October 2, 2014

It's been called "nectar of the Gods," but what benefit does honey really offer? Discover all the reasons we love to drizzle honey on our favorite foods. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: antioxidants, athlete, benefits, diet, healthy food, honey, natural sweetener, nectar, vitamin B
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Don’t Lose Your Voice: Common Problems and Treatments

October 1, 2014

Learn more about the underlying causes of voice disorders, how they affect you, and the suggested treatments for them, to make your voice last a lifetime. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Acute Laryngitis, Amanda Gillespie, common voice disorders, hoarseness, Laryngopharyngel Reflux Disease, UPMC Voice Center, vocal cord hemorrhage, vocal cord lesions, vocal therapy
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Healthy After-School Snacks for Kids on the Go

September 30, 2014

Learn about building healthy eating habits for children by encouraging them to eat healthy after-school snacks, designed for athletes and kids on the go. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: after school, back to school, healthy eating habits, hydration, kids, overeating, pediatrics, portion control, snacking, snacks, trail mix, water bottles
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Recipe: Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

September 29, 2014

Check out this easy and healthy recipe for tomato and basil bruschetta to share at your next family gathering. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: appetizer, basil, bruschetta, healthy, heart healthy, lycopene, recipe, Recipes from the Garden, tomato, Vitamin C
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How Does Media Use Affect Your Child?

September 27, 2014

Learn about the lasting impact overexposure to media devices can have on your kids and discover a family plan to help limit your child's daily media time. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: American Academy of Pediatrics, cell phones, children, electronics, Internet, media devices, media exposure, media use, movies, pediatrics, screen media, television, videos