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    Infographic: 6 Deadly Heart Disorders and Conditions

    April 1, 2015

    Learn how to spot the symptoms of six deadly heart diseases, including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve disease, and cardiomyopathy. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: AFib, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, fatigue, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart disease symptoms, heart failure, HVI, infographic, medical mondays, mitral valve

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    So You’ve Got the Flu…Now What?

    February 18, 2015

    So what happens when you fall victim to the flu? Follow our tips to help manage your symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading your illness to others. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: acetaminophen, cold, cough, fatigue, fever, flu, flu relief, flu shot, flu symptoms, headache, ibuprophen, medicine, recovery, runny nose, UPMC Urgent Care

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    FAQs: Treating Musculoskeletal Pain Without Medication

    February 13, 2015

    Are you experiencing aching or stiffness in your bones or joints? You may be suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Learn about the symptoms and treatments. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: acupuncture, back pain, bone aches, chiropractic, chronic pain, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, fatigue, injury, Megan Cortazzo, muscle aches, musculoskeletal pain, pain

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    Five Tips for Coping with PMS Cravings

    November 3, 2014

    Do you crave chocolaty treats and salty snacks before your period? Find out how you can curb those PMS cravings. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition, Women's Health

    Tagged with: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, fatigue, food cravings, grain products, intense food cravings, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, PMS, potato chips, premenstrual syndrome

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    Learn How Yoga Can Help Those Facing Cancer

    October 26, 2014

    Our experts weigh in on the benefits of yoga for cancer patients and discuss ways it can relieve stress, pain and anxiety. Learn about integrative oncology Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Fitness

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, disease, fatigue, fever, infection, integrative oncology, lymphedema, meditation, pain, q&a, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga, yoga for cancer patients

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    5 Fast Facts About Cancer and the Flu

    September 22, 2014

    Cancer patients and survivors are more likely to develop complications from the flu. Learn more about when it's safe for a cancer patient to get a flu shot Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, fatigue, fever, flu, flu shots, flu vaccine, flu-like symptoms, headache, oncologist, UPMC CancerCenter, weakened immune system

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    Can Stress Cause Digestive Disorders?

    September 5, 2014

    Learn whether or not stress can cause digestive disorders, and discover some causes for common digestive disorders, especially irritable bowl diseases. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: anxiety, Crohn's disease, depression, digestive diseases, digestive disorders, disease, fatigue, inflammatory bowel disease, pain, pancreatitis, therapy, ulcerative colitis, UPMC Digestive Health Care, Visceral Inflammation and Pain Center

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    What Are the Types of Thyroid Disorders?

    August 30, 2014

    Around 27 million people in the U.S. are affected by thyroid disorders. Learn what the thyroid does and discover symptoms and causes of thyroid disorders. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: constipation, ct scan, depression, endocrinologist, fatigue, Hashimoto's disease, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, joint pain, Multidisciplinary Thyroid Center, thyroid and common disorders, thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules, tiredness, ultrasound, weight gain

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    Effects of Humidity on Your Body

    June 23, 2014

    Learn how humidity can affect the human body and discover the health risks associated with overexposure. Find out how to minimize your own risk. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: dehydration, Fainting, fatigue, Heat stroke, humidity, muscle cramps

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