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    Why You Should Protect Your Hearing

    May 6, 2019

    Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common workplace hazards in the U.S., so protecting your hearing at work is important. Here's how. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Safety

    Tagged with: buzzing in the ears, Center for Hearing and Communication, chemicals, deafness, decibels, ear pain, ears, hearing loss, loud noises at work, Musicians' Hearing Center, occupational hearing loss, United States, work-related hearing loss

    hearing loss protection at work
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    Can Common Cookware Cause Cancer?

    February 8, 2015

    Find out what cookware materials are safest and learn whether exposure to metals from pots and pans can increase your cancer risk. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Safety

    Tagged with: acidic foods, aluminum, cancer, cast iron, ceramic, chemicals, cookware, leaching, silicone spoons, stainless steel, wooden spoons

    pots and pans
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    How Laughing Can Benefit Your Heart

    December 23, 2014

    Sometimes laughter is the best medicine. Learn how laughter can impact your heart and overall health in a positive way during this holiday season. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, cardiovascular health, chemicals, energy boost, heart attack, heart disease, Heart Health, Laughter, New Year's Day, stress, stroke, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

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    How Can I Choose Safe Water Bottles for My Kids?

    July 18, 2014

    Discover the risks of BPA and learn about safe ways to use and re-use water bottles, including plastic, metal, and glass bottles. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: BPA, chemicals, glass, metal, plastics, recycling symbols, water bottle

    choose safe water bottles for kids
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    Gardening Safety Guide

    May 12, 2014

    Gardening provides great health benefits but can also be dangerous. Learn more about gardening, and find some safety tips to follow while gardening at home. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: chemicals, ergonomics, gardening, safety, sunscreen

    gardening
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    Video: Burn Awareness – Chemical Burns

    February 21, 2014

    Learn how you can prevent chemical burns or burns from corrosive substances, and watch videos concerning other burn awareness topics. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: burn awareness, burn awareness week, chemical burns, chemicals, Jenny Ziembicki MD, trauma, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center, video

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