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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Keep an Eye on Recurring Heartburn

March 1, 2019

Chronic heartburn symptoms can point to a serious condition called GERD. Learn more about what recurrent heartburn can mean. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: acid reflux, Digestive Health, GERD, heartburn
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Understanding Teen Dating: What Parents Should Know

February 22, 2019

Understanding teen dating can be difficult for parents. Here’s what you need to know about teen dating and how to help your child! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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How to Face Your Surgery Fears to Get the Care You Need

February 17, 2019

No one likes to hear “you need surgery,” but sometimes medicine and lifestyle changes just aren’t enough to fix the problem. It is only natural to be a little anxious when you find out you need to have surgery. Learn how to face and overcome your fear of surgery quickly to ensure you get the care you need. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: General Surgery
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Do You Know the Facts About Antibiotics?

January 29, 2019

Antibiotics are so commonly used to treat illnesses now, you hardly think twice when your doctor writes you a prescription for your sinus infection. But do you really have all the facts about antibiotics? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: antibiotics
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Having Your Appendix Removed—Why and How?

January 25, 2019

When someone mentions their appendix, they are usually talking about having it removed. Most people are only aware of their appendix when it becomes inflamed and infected, requiring a general surgeon to remove it, also known as an appendectomy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: General Surgery
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Reasons for Losing Your Voice When You’re Not Sick

January 21, 2019

Sometimes, you know exactly why you're losing your voice. Other times, it's a mystery. Here's how the vocal cords work and when to see a doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: acid reflux, cancer of the larynx, disorders of the voice, Healthy Living, laryngitis, larynx, losing your voice, polyps, prevention, throat health, vocal cords, vocal cyst, vocal disorders, vocal nodules, vocal paralysis, voice diseases, voice disorders, Voice Health, why am I losing my voice, why do we lose our voices
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Is It Possible to Suddenly Develop Allergies?

January 21, 2019

It can be challenging determining if the symptoms you’re experiencing are allergies or something else. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergies, allergy testing, can you develop allergies as an adult?, can you get allergies later in life?, is it possible to be allergic to air?
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Raynaud’s Syndrome is More Than Just a Case of Cold Feet

January 10, 2019

If you’ve noticed that cold weather causes a sting to your nose or a bite to your toes while traveling over the river and through the wood this season, the pain could be telling you something. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cold feet, raynaud's syndrome, rheumatology
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First Aid Kit Items: What to Pack in Your Kit

January 8, 2019

Accidents can happen at any time, so it’s important to be prepared with a well-stocked first-aid kit. Find out what our experts recommend. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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