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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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Essential Back-to-School Health Tips

August 13, 2016

Our UPMC family health experts offer a few tips to make the transition back to school as healthy as possible. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: back to school, children's health, school safety tips, tips for kids
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Lead Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

August 9, 2016

Learn about the lead poisoning symptoms in adults, causes, and treatment. Discover prevention tips and when to seek medical testing from UPMC experts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: Lead poisoning symptoms
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Skim Milk vs Whole Milk: Which is Healthier?

August 6, 2016

Skim milk contains fewer calories than whole milk, but is it really better for your health. Learn more with our guide to skim and whole cow's milk. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: dairy products, diet, diet food, milk, skim milk
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What Is Insulin? Essential Facts About Diabetes

August 2, 2016

Produced in the pancreas, insulin is a simple hormone that plays a major role in your health. Learn how insulin impacts your chance of developing diabetes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: diabetes, hormones, insulin
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Video: Your Zika Questions Answered During Our Q&A

July 30, 2016

A Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC doctor answers your questions about the Zika virus. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: family health, Magee Womens Hospital, mosquitos, pregnancy, women, women's health, Zika News, zika virus
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Sun Poisoning vs. Sunburn

July 29, 2016

Learn how to tell the difference between everyday sunburn and more serious sun poisoning with this guide to common symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: rash, severe sunburn, sun poisoning, sun rash, sunburn
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Neti Pots: Can They Relieve Sinus Problems?

July 19, 2016

Neti pots are teapot-shaped containers that rinse out nasal passages. Learn how neti pots and nasal irrigation can help your sinus problems. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: neti pot
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Zika in Pennsylvania? Preventing Zika at Home

July 16, 2016

Is the Zika virus in Pennsylvania? Even as the number of Zika cases grows internationally, the risk of contracting the virus in PA is highly unlikely. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: Birth Defects, infection, Mosquito-borne illness, zika virus
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What Men Need to Know About the Zika Virus

July 12, 2016

Men can pass the Zika virus to their sexual partners, causing birth defects in unborn children. Learn how the Zika virus affects men. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Men's Health
Tagged with: Men's Health, Mosquito-borne illness, zika virus