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Artículo - 6 Minute Read
Reasons for Hysterectomy: Understanding the Benefits and Side Effects
Hysterectomy is a common surgery to treat many women's health conditions. Learn about the many reasons for a hysterectomy and the benefits and side effects. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Women's Health
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
9 Ways to Prevent Back and Neck Pain
Try these 9 tips for preventing back and neck pain, from belly breathing and lifting techniques to hacks for making bleachers more comfortable. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
How Long Does It Take for Periods to Regulate After IUD Removal?
IUDs can affect your periods, but what happens after one is removed? Learn how IUDs work, how they affect your periods, and what to expect after IUD removal. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
Is Back Pain Ever Normal? Here’s When to Talk to Your Doctor About Back Pain
Back pain is very common, especially as you get older. Learn what causes it and what you can do to lower your risk of back pain. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
Meet Children’s Hospital Physician Dr. Kristen Critelli
Dr. Kristen Critelli, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh with a profound dedication to quality, compassionate care. Dr. Critelli joined UPMC Children’s Hospital in 2015 for a fellowship with the Pediatric Gastroenterology Division, where she won the T32 Postdoctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant.… Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Getting Your Child Ready for a Doctor’s Visit
Maureen HeneghaIn, a child life specialist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, offers tips for making doctor's visits easier. Listen Now
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
Unbearably Itchy? Here’s How to Treat Poison Ivy at Home
If you spend much time outdoors, you're likely to get a rash from poison ivy at some point. Here's what you need to know about treating this common problem. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
What Vitamins, Supplements, and Teas Support Lactation?
Learn about what vitamins promote breast milk production as well as healthy growth for your baby and teas for lactation to support your milk supply. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
Do You Need to Use a Tongue Scraper? Find Out If Tongue Scrapers Are Really Necessary
You brush your teeth and floss regularly, but have you ever considered cleaning your tongue? Or cleaning it better. Your tongue is a fleshy collection of muscles covered in little bumps (taste buds or papillae) that help you taste and recognize textures. Because it is responsible for eating, drinking, chewing, swallowing, and communicating, it harbors… Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
