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Does New Technology Make It Safer for Kids to Play Football?
The medical director for the NFL Players Association weighs in.
How to Prevent Against the Increasingly Prevalent Dry Eye Disease
Younger populations are being treated for the issue, which can be linked to contact lenses, screen time or inflammatory diseases.
How to Keep Children Safe in the Water This Summer
As drowning deaths are on the rise, local medical providers say vigilance is key.
Extreme Heat Poses a High Risk to Children — Here’s How to Keep Them Safe
Here are some tips to help keep kids cool and safe during a heat wave.
What Makes One Person Age Well and Another … Not?
Researchers at UPMC are looking into blood markers that can predict how people will age — and how health care may change for the better as a result.
Just How Important Is Sunscreen?
According to a local pharmacist, you may need to be wearing it quite a bit more than you think.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Ticks
Ticks and the diseases they can carry are a big problem in Western Pennsylvania.
How Much Sleep Do Kids Need in the Summer?
With more daylight and no school, kids may be tempted to stay up later. One doctor’s advice? Let them.
A New Device Can Help Patients with Central Sleep Apnea
AHN is the first health system in Western Pennsylvania to implant the pacemaker-like device.
Irreverent Warriors Prepare to Hike in Their Silkies
The nonprofit, which aims to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie, is hosting its fourth annual hike on May 18.
What Makes People Sick or Healthy? These Pennsylvanians Are Part of a Study That Tries To Answer That Question
The pioneering genetic research study All of Us aims to collect health data from 1 million people during the course of its research.
How to Stock Your Summer Medicine Cabinet
A local pharmacist provides some practical tips and product recommendations for everything from blisters to bug bites.
Why Good Dental Hygiene Is Important Beyond Your Teeth
Aneurysms, diabetes and more have been linked to dental health.
Allergy Season Is in Full Swing. Here’s What Medical Professionals Want You to Know.
There are numerous ways to treat seasonal allergies in affordable, effective ways.
Why This Upper Body Lift Breakdown Gets Results
If you’re looking to build muscle, ask yourself some key questions before getting started with a workout routine.
Why People Play Polo in Pittsburgh
Polo has a long history in Western Pennsylvania — and it’s not slowing down.
How a New Medical TV Show Could Influence Public Perception
A Pitt professor weighs in after the announcement that Max is developing a medical show set in Pittsburgh.
How to View the Eclipse Safely, According to Local Eye Specialists
Even when the moon covers the sun, UV rays can still damage viewers’ eyes, making proper protection essential.
POGOH Bikeshare Hits 1 Million Rides, Proposes 53 New Stations
Since 2015, POGOH bikeshare has been expanding, with a record-breaking year in 2023.
Wearable Technology Can Help Patients in Their Health Journeys
Local doctors weigh in on how a smart device can help to monitor your heart health.
A New Tool Can Better Help to Diagnose Ear Infections in Kids
Physician-scientists at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh have developed a smartphone app and tool that could eventually be used at home to diagnose ear infections more accurately.
Exercise: How to Strengthen Your Core in Just 10 Minutes
When I'm short on time, this is one of my “go to” workouts.
