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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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Mediterranean Diet Specific Dishes

August 14, 2020

Eating a Mediterranean diet can help reverse metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Discover five delicious recipes that reduce the amount of fat in your liver. Read More

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Quiz: Myths and Facts About COVID-19

August 6, 2020

COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has caused widespread infections and deaths worldwide since late 2019. While much remains unknown about the coronavirus and COVID-19, researchers and health care professionals continue to learn more. Start Quiz

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Q&A: How Telemedicine is Important and Changing Health Care

July 31, 2020

In this Q&A with Vidya Szymkowiak, MD, we discuss the importance of telemedicine, how it has changed during COVID-19, and how it is used in less-traditional cases. Read More

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Diet for Fatty Liver Disease

July 30, 2020

What is the best diet for fatty liver disease? Learn which foods are good — and which are not — for people with fatty liver disease. Read More

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UPMC Tele-Town Hall Podcast: Acid Reflux and GERD

July 20, 2020

Heartburn can be more than just an unpleasant feeling. Listen as Michael Pezzone, MD explains how heartburn relates to acid reflux and GERD and how UPMC experts take care of people with these conditions. Watch Now

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The Benefits of Support Groups for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

June 11, 2020

IBD is chronic and sometimes painful, it can take a toll on your mental health, making you feel depressed or anxious. If you feel this way, a support group may help. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
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Quiz: Do You Know What Your Major Organs Do?

May 29, 2020

Understanding how the organs function is important to maintaining a healthy body. Put your knowledge to the test to see if you know what your organs do. Start Quiz

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How to Prepare for Your UPMC Visit

May 11, 2020

At UPMC, we are fully committed to keeping our patients, staff, and community safe from COVID-19. We also are committed to providing the care our patients need. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What to Expect When You Visit UPMC for Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 11, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues worldwide, UPMC remains committed to both caring for our patients and communities and preventing the spread of this virus. It's safe to make a doctor's appointment and undergo a procedure. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: COVID-19