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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IBD and Stress: What’s the Connection?

July 2, 2021

Living with IBD takes a toll on your mental health. It's normal to have stress, but too much might worsen your symptoms and make your IBD harder to manage.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July

June 24, 2021

Fireworks cause thousands of injuries each year. Here's how to celebrate safely.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Is Allergy Season Especially Bad This Year?

June 23, 2021

If you've been sniffing and sneezing lately, there's a reason: Allergy season is more intense this year. Read on to learn why, and what you can do about it.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How to Tell the Difference Between Allergies and COVID-19

June 22, 2021

Does your cough and runny nose mean you have seasonal allergies or COVID-19? Here's how to tell the difference.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Antiretroviral Therapy?

June 16, 2021

There are more than 20 antiretroviral combination drugs available. Read about choosing an ART regimen, side effects, and more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Living with Someone with HIV

June 10, 2021

If you have a friend, family member or partner diagnosed with HIV, you can help support them—and their health. Here's how.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Surgical Excellence, Convenient Care — All in the South Hills

May 28, 2021

Located in the UPMC Outpatient Center in Bethel Park, the UPMC South Surgery Center brings expert surgical services to thousands of South Hills patients — close to home.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Saving Limbs Through Coordinated Care

May 4, 2021

UPMC McKeesport specialists use the latest technology and techniques to treat nonhealing wounds and prevent limb loss.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease: What’s the Connection?

April 15, 2021

What's the connection between high blood pressure and kidney disease?Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness