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    When Is It Time to Toss Your Toothbrush?

    March 13, 2017

    Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months or as soon as the bristles become frayed. Learn more about how old toothbrushes can harm your health. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: American Dental Association, diabetes, gum disease, heart disease, infections

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    Why Do I Have the Chills?

    August 31, 2016

    The chills are typically a sign of a bacterial or viral infection, and sometimes go hand-in-hand with fever. Learn more. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health

    Tagged with: chills, cold and flu, fever, home remedies, illness, infections

    Learn the causes of the chills, as well as ways to treat them
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    Will Alcohol Keep You Warm?

    November 14, 2015

    Does alcohol keep you warm? The short answer is no. The drug actually makes you colder and has a profound effect on your body--especially your blood. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: cirrhosis, heart attack, hematological stroke, infections, occlusive stroke, shock

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    The Benefits of Probiotics

    July 24, 2014

    Learn about the health benefits of probiotics, living microrganisms such as yeast or bacteria. Discover easy ways to add probiotics to your daily diet. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: allergies, Bifidobacterium bifidum, cfus, colony-forming units, dental disease, eczema, infections, irritable bowel syndrome, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, liver disease, Probiotics, stomach ulcers, Streptococcus thermophiles, UPMC Digestive Health Care

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