Family Health

Curious about your health? Battling the flu or another ailment? Family health topics deal with the everyday health matters that affect us all. Find information on routine medical care, disease management, and keeping your whole family healthy. Topics include first aid, cold and flu, injury prevention, and much more.

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Cutting Out Dairy? Here’s What You Need to Know About Dairy-Free Diets

February 17, 2020

Learn the perks of cutting out dairy, from fewer digestive problems to clearer skin. Plus, learn what foods provide the same nutrients as dairy products. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: cramps, dairy allergy, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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What Causes Hiccups?

February 12, 2020

Wondering what causes hiccups? Learn about common triggers, like overeating, stress, and temperature changes. Expert insights from UPMC! Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: chronic hiccups
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Understand the Shingles Virus and Your Risk

February 5, 2020

Shingles is a skin rash caused by the chickenpox virus. About 1 in 3 Americans will develop shingles in their lifetime, according to the CDC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is an Academic Medical Center?

January 29, 2020

UPMC is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, which means that our organizations work together to train future generations of health care providers and researchers. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Norovirus? Essential Facts About This Common Illness

January 22, 2020

If you've ever had a "stomach bug," chances are you had norovirus. Learn more details on transmission, treatment, and prevention. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: antibiotics, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, Severe dehydration, stomach pain, vomiting
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What Pennsylvanians Can Do to Combat the Opioid Epidemic

January 20, 2020

The opioid epidemic is one of Pennsylvania’s leading public health issues. Learn more about the issue from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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Sickle Cell Disease Screening: Why It’s Necessary

January 1, 2020

The National Institutes of Health recommended all newborns be screened for sickle cell disease in the late 1980s. It took until 2006 to be mandated in all 50 states and Washington D.C. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Living Well With Sickle Cell Disease

December 31, 2019

Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders of the red blood cells. Learn about life with sickle cell disease from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Sickle Cell Disease? Learn More About This Genetic Blood Disorder

December 30, 2019

Sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders, can prevent red blood cells from carrying oxygen through the vessels. Learn More. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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