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 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. Learn More

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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How Parents Can Prevent Bullying with Dr. Mandy Fauble, LCSW

April 7, 2016

Dr. Mandy Fauble, LCSW of Safe Harbor Behavioral Health at UPMC Hamot answers some common questions about bullying. Read more to discover what you can do! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: back to school, bullying, childhood, mental health, school
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What Are MRI and MRA Scans?

March 30, 2016

MRI and MRA scans are imaging tests. They take detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Learn how to prepare for your MRI or MRA and what to expect. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: magnetic resonance angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, MRA, MRI
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How to Give Yourself Gastrostomy Tube Feedings at Home

March 28, 2016

Use this guide to help understand how to give yourself feedings through your gastrostomy tube at home after leaving the hospital. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition, Safety
Tagged with: gastrostomy tube, Nutrition, tube feeding
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What to Expect When Someone You Love is on a Ventilator

March 24, 2016

A ventilator is a machine that helps a person breathe. Find out what to expect and how to provide comfort when someone you love needs a ventilator. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: breathing, ventilator
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What Makes My Nose Run?

March 5, 2016

With the cold weather sticking around, it feels like we've all got a runny nose most of the time now. Find out why your nose runs and find first aid tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: boogers. runny nose, cold, sinuses, sniffles, snot
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Zika Virus: What You Need to Know

February 2, 2016

The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness linked to brain deformities and birth defects. Learn more about risk factors and what you can do to prevent Zika. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dengue, fever, Harold Wiesenfeld MD, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, mosquito bite, pregnancy, travel advisory, Yellow Fever, zika, zika virus