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    How to Reduce the Side Effects of Antibiotics

    January 8, 2016

    Antibiotics can kill the bacteria responsible for many kinds of infections but come with many side effects. Learn how to reduce them and get healthy fast. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: antibiotics, bacteria, diarrhea, infection, probiotic, side effects

    antibiotics
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    How to Clean Your Belly Button and Prevent Infection

    July 27, 2015

    Did you know your belly button can harbor 67 different kinds of bacteria? Learn more about how you can clean and protect your belly button from infection. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety, Skin Care

    Tagged with: belly button, bellybutton, clean, clean bellybutton, how to, infection, navel, piercing, skin

    how to keep your bellybutton navel clean the right way
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    Epilepsy Causes and Seizure Triggers

    June 4, 2015

    Epilepsy causes are not always clear, but we do know a few factors that lead to it. Learn why understanding seizure triggers helps you be prepared. Learn More

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, Atherosclerosis, Brain tumor, diabetes, dizziness, epilepsy, epilepsy causes, epilepsy triggers, epileptic seizure, head injury, infection, medical mondays, seizure causes, seizure triggers, seizures, stress, stroke

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    Have a Safe Pregnancy by Looking After Your Health

    April 25, 2015

    Eating a nutritious diet, exercising, and managing any chronic health conditions are key to helping you have a healthy, low-risk pregnancy. Learn more. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: chronic health conditions, diabetes, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, infection, medical mondays, preeclampsia, pregnancy, pregnancy complications

    safe healthy pregnancy
  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    Is a Hot Shower Bad for Your Skin?

    January 28, 2015

    Many people love a long, hot shower or soak in a hot bath. But what effects can they have on your skin? Find out now. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Skin Care

    Tagged with: clear nasal congestion, dry skin, infection, itching, moisturizer, natural oil barrier, Nick Woltjen, shower, skin, skin care, soap, sunburn, UPMC Department of Dermatology

    a hot shower is bad for skin
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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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    Infographic: Colors of the Eye

    September 14, 2014

    Learn more about eye color, what determines it, and medical conditions that affect it with this cool infographic from the UPMC Eye Center. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

    Categorized as: Eye Health

    Tagged with: allergies, cirrhosis, infection, infographic, iris, sunburn

    All about eye color
  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    Seeking Treatment for Fever

    January 14, 2014

    Learn when you should seek treatment for fever for both children and adult patients in this article from UPMC Urgent Care. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, bacterial infection, chest pain, core body temperature, difficulty urinating, fever, infection, light sensitivity, severe headache, shortness of breath, stiff neck, unusual rash, virus

    girl with fever
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