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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How to Treat Low Testosterone

September 17, 2019

Learn about the symptoms and causes of low testosterone in men. Plus, discover your treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, testosterone replacement therapy, UPMC Men's Health Center
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Vaccine Myths and Facts: Here Are the Top Reasons to Have Your Child Vaccinated

September 16, 2019

Is it safe to give a child vaccines? Here's the evidence — and why you should vaccinate your child. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
Tagged with:
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Lyme Disease Quiz: Do You Know the Facts?

September 13, 2019

More than 30,000 people get Lyme disease in the U.S. every year. Learn the facts from the experts at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Inside a Traumatic Injury

September 5, 2019

Check out this bonus excerpt from Ryan's interview with Paula Franetti as she talks about her recovery after a devastating car accident. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms
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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