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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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Understanding Adult-Onset Asthma

March 5, 2020

More than 20 million Americans suffer from asthma. Discover tips to recognize the symptoms of adult-onset asthma and how to find treatment. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: Asthma, Pinnacle Health
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About COVID-19

February 21, 2020

A new type of coronavirus, first reported in 2019, is becoming one of the most rapidly emerging infectious diseases. Learn more at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

What Are the Benefits of Elderberry?

February 19, 2020

For centuries, cultures have used elderberries for food and medicine. But what exactly are the benefits of elderberry? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
Tagged with: benefits of elderberry, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, common cold, diabetes, elderberry uses, immune systems, inflammation, influenza
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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
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

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
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

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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Artículo - 2 Minute Read

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

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read

The Best Remedies for a Stiff Neck

January 23, 2020

Whether that sore, tight feeling is new or recurring, these are the best remedies for a stiff neck. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: remedies for a stiff neck, remedy for stiff neck, stiff neck remedies
Artículo - 6 Minute Read

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