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 Calculate Your BMI: Determining Your Range

April 16, 2019

Do you truly understand what BMI, or body mass index, is? Calculating BMI can be a good start to determining your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services
Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: BMI, body mass index, obesity
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How to Choose a Pediatrician: Finding the Right Doctor for Your Child

April 10, 2019

Finding a pediatrician you trust is one of your first major parental responsibilities. Your search starts here. Learn more about finding the right doctor. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: pediatrician
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Do I Have Parkinson’s Disease or an Essential Tremor?

April 1, 2019

While you may be familiar with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor is much less known, yet much more common—eight times more common, in fact. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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When is it Time for Hernia Surgery?

March 1, 2019

Have you ever noticed a small bulge in your abdomen or groin? Even if it isn’t painful, it could be a hernia. Unfortunately, aside from resting and taking ibuprofen for pain, there isn’t much you can do on your own to treat a hernia, but have a general surgeon repair the hernia. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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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