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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What Does the Pancreas Do?

September 13, 2015

You may not know it, but your pancreas has a big job to do. Learn more about pancreatic diseases and treatment options, including transplant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cancer, diabetes, diseases, food, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic disease, pancreatic tumors
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What Does Your Liver Do? Disorders, Symptoms, and Staying Healthy

September 11, 2015

What does the liver do for your body? This vital organ supports has multiple functions that support your overall health. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: cirrhosis, diseases, energy, hepatitis C, liver cancer, liver disease, liver transplant, living donor liver transplant
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What Are the Intestines?

September 6, 2015

Ever wonder how all that food you eat gets turned into the energy you use every day? Learn how your large and small intestines work. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: abdominal pain, Common intestinal diseases, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, energy, fatigue, fever, food, IBD, IBS, Intestinal Diseases, intestines, large intestines, small intestines
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The Threat of Common Fall-Related Injuries

August 29, 2015

Ror older people and others with weakened bones, falls can result in serious injuries such as hip fractures. Learn about the side effects and complications Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: bone, fall-related injuries, hip fracture, injuries, medical mondays, osteoporosis

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Take Steps to Prevent Falls

August 25, 2015

The good news is that falling isn't an inevitable part of aging. There's a lot you can go to prevent the problem, both for yourself and your loved ones. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: fall-related injuries, falling, falls, medical mondays
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Feeling Faint? It Could Be Postural Hypotension

August 24, 2015

Postural hypotension is a form of low blood pressure that causes dizziness and lightheadedness. Learn about the risks and find out how to prevent it. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness, low blood pressure, medical mondays, orthostatic hypotension, postural hypotension
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Living-Kidney Donation: Marc’s Story

August 5, 2015

On December 4, 2013, Marc donated a kidney to his mom, Donna. Read more about their living kidney donation story. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: kidney disorders, kidney transplant, living kidney donation, patient story, transplant
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Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support

August 4, 2015

Caring for an individual with Alzheimer's disease is difficult. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease and causes significant changes in a person's life. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, caregiver, caregiver support, dementia, depression, stress, support, support group
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Tonsil Stones (Tonsillotliths): Causes, Symptoms, Removal

July 15, 2015

A tonsil stone (tonsillolith) is a buildup of bacteria and debris that is caught in the tonsils. Here's what to do about them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: bad breath, sore throat, stones in throat, throat stones, tonsil stone, tonsilitis, tonsillectomy, tonsillolith