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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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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Learning to Cope After a Devastating Crash

September 5, 2019

Paula Franetti was seriously injured when a speeding driver ran a red light, blindsiding her. Learn how Paula later drove her own recovery. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 1
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Trauma and PTSD: Living in the Aftermath of a Traumatic Event

September 2, 2019

Discover causes and symptoms of trauma and PTSD, short for post-traumatic stress disorder. If you're suffering, help is available. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ptsd after traumatic event, ptsd from trauma, trauma ptsd
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Experiencing Symptoms of Alopecia Areata? Here Are Your Options

July 23, 2019

Alopecia, or the abscence of hair, can cause alarm, confusion, and low self-esteem. Here, learn the symptoms of alopecia and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: alopecia
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Ingrown Toenails: Everything You Need to Know

July 16, 2019

Here's what you need to know about ingrown toenails and how to treat them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Skin Care
Tagged with: abscess, pain
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What Is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome?

July 9, 2019

Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a circadian rhythm disorder that affects your quality of sleep and your day-to-day life. Learn about treatments at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Women's Health
Tagged with: circadian rhythm disorder, Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, insomnia, light therapy
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What Is Exercise-Induced Asthma?

July 3, 2019

Learn the differences between asthma and exercise-induced asthma, what triggers exercise-induced asthma, and how to treat it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Asthma, bronchoconstriction, exercise induced asthma
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Essential Facts About Meningococcal Meningitis

June 27, 2019

What is meningococcal meningitis? Meningitis is a potentially deadly illness, especially for children and teens. Find out more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: bacterial meningitis, infectious diseases, meningitis, meningococcal meningitis
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Digestive System?

June 25, 2019

Every day, about ten percent of the energy in your body is being used to digest food. Take the digestion quiz to learn how much you know about this important bodily function. Start Quiz

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Sleep Problems in Older Adults: How to Reclaim Your Sleep

June 24, 2019

Don't spend another night tossing and turning. Tackle your sleep problems once and for all with these helpful tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Senior Services
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: sleep, sleep issues in older adults, sleep problems