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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Chronic Stress Leads to Memory Loss as You Age

June 8, 2016

Stress is bad for your brain: Prolonged stress causes short-term memory loss in older adults. Discover ways to boost your mood today. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Mental Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: anxiety, cognition, cortisol, depression, elderly, memory, memory loss, stress
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Finding Hope with Huntington’s Disease

June 1, 2016

Huntington's Disease is a genetic brain disorder that affects more than 30,000 Americans. Learn more about its symptoms and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain disorders, Genetic Disorders, Huntington's Disease, Neurology
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What Is a Trauma Center? Trauma Center Levels Explained

May 26, 2016

Learn more about trauma center levels and the types of injuries they're equipped to address so you know where to go in an emergency. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: emergency, ER vs. Trauma Center, trauma
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Hepatitis C: A Deadly Infectious Disease

May 12, 2016

New, highly effective treatments can cure the vast majority of Hepatitis C infections in a matter of months. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Center for Liver Care
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: CDC, hepatitis C, infectious disease
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What Is Hemophilia?

May 8, 2016

Hemophilia is a rare disorder that prevents blood from clotting normally. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and causes of hemophilia. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Family Health
Tagged with: blood disorder, Hemophilia, hemophilia A, hemophilia b
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How to Beat Your Spring Allergies

May 7, 2016

This year, enjoy spring: Learn about what causes spring allergies, and what you can do to minimize spring allergy symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergies, featured posts, hay fever, mobile featured, seasonal allergies, spring allergy symptoms
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Celebrate World PH Day

May 5, 2016

More than 25 million people worldwide suffer from pulmonary hypertension. May 5 is the day to raise awareness of this life-altering condition. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pulmonary Hypertension
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Lung Disorders, Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonology, World PH Day
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When to Seek Help for a Bee or Wasp Sting

May 1, 2016

When should you seek medical treatment for a bee or wasp sting? Learn which kinds og stings can be treated at home and which treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: 911, bee sting reaction, bee stings, insect stings, wasp stings
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Why Does My Stomach Bloat After Eating?

April 10, 2016

Belly bloat is extremely common. Learn what causes your stomach to bloat after eating, and how you can prevent belly discomfort after meals. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: bloat, digestive, gastrointestinal