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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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The Link Between Zika and Birth Defects

July 10, 2016

Does Zika cause birth defects? Learn more about the risk of birth defects from Zika — and what expecting mothers can do to protect themselves. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: Birth Defects, CDC, infectious disease, Microcephaly, Mosquito-borne illness, zika
Article - 3 Minute Read

Zika Virus: Myths vs. Facts

July 8, 2016

How much of a threat does the Zika virus really pose? Decipher fact from myth with our guide to Zika. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: Mosquito-borne illness, viral infection, zika virus
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Zika Virus: Updates, Facts, Essential Information

July 5, 2016

Looking for Zika updates? Check back in with UPMC HealthBeat to learn about Zika symptoms, travel warnings, and guidelines for pregnant women. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: Birth Defects, infectious disease, mobile featured, women's health, zika virus
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Zika Virus and Pregnancy: Risk Factors and Prevention

July 5, 2016

The Zika virus can cause severe birth defects in unborn babies. Learn what pregnant women can do to protect themselves from this mosquito-borne condition. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: Birth Defects, Mosquito-borne illness, pregnancy, women's health, zika
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How to Stop Mosquito Bites: Tips and Tricks

July 1, 2016

Protecting yourself from mosquito bites can help you avoid dangerous mosquito-borne illness. Prevent bug bites with these simple tips. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: bug bites, illness prevention, infographic, mosquitos, outdoor safety, summer safety tips
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Autism, ADHD, and Creativity: What’s The Connection?

June 22, 2016

Although ADHD and autism bring many challenges, they can also boost creative thinking. People with ADHD and autism can be highly imaginative. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), autism spectrum disorders, creativity
Article - 5 Minute Read

Planning For Your Hospital Discharge

June 20, 2016

Planning for your discharge home is a process that starts at the time you are admitted to one of our facilities. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Mud Runs: Know How to Protect Your Health & Avoid Viruses

June 19, 2016

Those extreme mud run races aren't without risk: Learn more about how racing through muck can make you sick. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: adventure race, c coli, diarrhea, e coli, intestinal infection, Mud run, norovirus, obstacle race
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How to Stay Safe During a Thunderstorm

June 17, 2016

Follow these essential thunderstorm safety tips from the experts at UPMC, so you can stay safe when Mother Nature is at her worst. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: emergency preparedness, lightning, outdoor safety, severe weather, thunderstorm, weather