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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Medical Mondays: Senior Care

June 29, 2015

Learn more about common health conditions in older adults including shingles, dementia, and Alzheimer's in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: aging, dementia, falls, geriatrics, hoarding, medical mondays, senior care, shingles
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Recognize Common Health Concerns in Seniors Early

June 28, 2015

Falls, incontinence, arthritis, and vision problems are common health concerns for seniors. Recognize signs early to manage these conditions. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: arthritis, dementia, elderly, falls, glaucoma, incontinence, macular degeneration, medical mondays, osteoarthritis, seniors
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Address Signs of Dementia Early for Best Care

June 26, 2015

Dementia is a condition that worsens over time and can be taxing for family and caregivers. Recognize the signs and seek help early to get the best help. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, early dementia, medical mondays, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, stroke, Vascular dementia
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How to Tell If Your Child Has Pica

May 22, 2015

Pica is a condition where the child regular consumes non-food items, such as dirt or glue. It affects 10 to 30 percent of children ages one to six. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: eating dirt, eating disorder, geophagy, pediatric eating disorder, pica
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Diarrhea Causes, Treatment, and Symptoms

May 19, 2015

Diarrhea is a common health problem for all ages. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of diarrhea, including food poisoning, and how to treat it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: dehydration, diarrhea, Diarrhea Causes, food poisoning, inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome
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Ask the Doctor with David Hutzel, MD

March 29, 2015

Find some tips from a physician to make sure all of your problems and concerns get addressed before you leave the doctor's office. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ask a doctor, David Hutzel, doctor advice, doctor visit, physician
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Surviving Your Baby’s First Cold

March 27, 2015

Despite your best efforts, your new baby has a cold. Use this infographic to discover a few items you can use to help make your baby more comfortable. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: baby, cold, cold relief, infographic, sick, sickness
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The Serious Side Effects of Sleep Apnea

March 4, 2015

Obstructive sleep apnea afflicts more than 22 million adults in the United States. Learn about your health risks and take a self test. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: chronic snoring, Daytime fatigue, Loud, obstructive sleep apnea, Pulmonary Consultants-UPMC, sleep apnea, sleep disorders
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Allergies Affect More Than 40 Percent of Children

February 28, 2015

Allergies affect over 40 percent of children today. Learn more about allergies, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for your children. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: allergens, allergies, blood test, challenge test, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, immunotherapy, itch, rash, skin tests, Todd Green MD