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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5 Tips for Choosing a Primary Care Doctor

September 13, 2016

Finding a primary care physician (PCP) is a personal process. Here are 5 things you need to know before you make the decision. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: find a doctor, PCP, primary care doctor, primary care physician
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Vaccines You Need for College: Learn the Requirements for Students

September 10, 2016

Protect yourself and those around you by getting your required college vaccinations. Learn more about required vaccines for college. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: immunizations, Pertussis, student health, vaccinations, vaccinations for college, vaccine-preventable disease
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Why Do I Have the Chills?

August 31, 2016

The chills are typically a sign of a bacterial or viral infection, and sometimes go hand-in-hand with fever. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health
Tagged with: chills, cold and flu, fever, home remedies, illness, infections
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Making Sense of Meningitis: Symptoms and Treatment

August 18, 2016

Meningitis is a dangerous infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Learn about meningitis symptoms and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: infectious disease, meningitis
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How to Prevent Recreational Water Illness

August 17, 2016

Learn about the risks of recreational water illness and what you can do to protect yourself at the beach or the pool. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: safety, swimming, water
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Essential Back-to-School Health Tips

August 13, 2016

Our UPMC family health experts offer a few tips to make the transition back to school as healthy as possible. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: back to school, children's health, school safety tips, tips for kids
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Lead Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

August 9, 2016

How can you tell if you have lead poisoning? Find out the facts about lead exposure symptoms, risk factors, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: Lead poisoning symptoms
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Skim Milk vs Whole Milk: Which is Healthier?

August 6, 2016

Skim milk contains fewer calories than whole milk, but is it really better for your health. Learn more with our guide to skim and whole cow's milk. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: dairy products, diet, diet food, milk, skim milk
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What Is Insulin? Essential Facts About Diabetes

August 2, 2016

Produced in the pancreas, insulin is a simple hormone that plays a major role in your health. Learn how insulin impacts your chance of developing diabetes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: diabetes, hormones, insulin