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Weight Loss and Gallstones: What’s the Connection?

March 29, 2023

Gallstones are hard deposits that develop in the gallbladder, a small organ in the upper right abdomen just below the liver. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment

March 29, 2023

Gonorrhea symptoms include painful urination and vaginal, anal, or penile discharge. If you think you have gonorrhea, get tested right away. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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What to Know About Candida Auris (C. Auris)

March 29, 2023

Candida auris is a yeast fungus that can cause infections ranging from minor to life-threatening. Learn more about it. Read More

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How to Make a Doctor’s Appointment

March 28, 2023

If you're young and healthy, going to the doctor may not feel like a high priority. But here's why it should be — and tips to get started. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
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How to Deal with Food Cravings

March 27, 2023

Most people have experienced an intense desire to eat a particular type of food, also known as a craving. Here's what to know about cravings. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Common Spring Allergies in Pennsylvania

March 27, 2023

Springtime in Pennsylvania is always much anticipated. It's a beautiful time of year – unless you suffer from seasonal allergies. Read More

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Video Recipe: Butternut Squash Tacos

March 24, 2023

Shake up your usual taco filling with roasted and spiced butternut squash and finish your taco with your favorite toppings. Get the recipe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: New Year - Healthful Recipes
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What Is an Outpatient Emergency Department?

March 22, 2023

An outpatient emergency department is a freestanding ER that cares for life-threatening conditions but has no inpatient service. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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50 Phenoms: How Mother Cindi and Daughter Erica Survived Cancer Together

March 20, 2023

Erica Nix and her mother Cindi Stephenson both faced cancer at the same time. They supported each other through treatments and survived. Learn their story. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms
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