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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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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Understanding 3 Common Nutrient Deficiencies

December 18, 2019

Discover common nutrient deficiencies and how to prevent them. Plus, learn whether you should consider taking a multivitamin. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: anemia, calcium, CDC, deficiency, dietary supplements, iron, Iron deficiency, NIH, Nutrition, osteoporosis, University of Michigan, UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine, Vitamin D
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Advanced Care for Liver Disease Available in Erie

December 6, 2019

A significant patient population needs treatment for liver disease. Learn more from UPMC expert Matthew J Klinge, MD of UPMC Hamot. Read More

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Does My Baby Have Colic?

December 2, 2019

Your baby will not stop crying...is this normal? Crying is a common concern for parents, but if crying persists with no relief, your baby may have colic. Learn more about colic from our pediatrician! Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Crohn’s Disease?

November 27, 2019

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory condition of the digestive tract. Learn more about this digestive disorder from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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The MIND Diet for Better Brain Health

November 19, 2019

Learn what the MIND diet is and how following it could slow or prevent an age-related decline in brain function. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: age-related disorders, Alzheimer's disease, brain health, dementia, depression, diabetes, diseases, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mediterranean, MIND diet, stroke