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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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 Hospital
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
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So You’ve Got the Flu…Now What?

February 18, 2015

So what happens when you fall victim to the flu? Follow our tips to help manage your symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading your illness to others. Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: acetaminophen, cold, cough, fatigue, fever, flu, flu relief, flu shot, flu symptoms, headache, ibuprophen, medicine, recovery, runny nose, UPMC Urgent Care
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4 Signs Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder

February 11, 2015

Eating disorders are very common and can be serious. Discover four signs that suggest your child may have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: anorexia, anxiety, Center for Overcoming Problem Eating, COPE, depression, disordered eating, eating disorder, problem eating, teenager
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Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccination is Key

February 4, 2015

Find out how common vaccinations, such as the MMRV vaccine, can help prevent outbreaks of formerly eradicated diseases, such as the measles outbreak in CA. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: chicken pox, children, immunization, infectious disease, measles, measles outbreak, MMRV, mumps, rubella, vaccinate, vaccination, vaccine, varicella
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Pennsylvania Flu Outbreak: What You Need to Know

January 23, 2015

Since December, Pennsylvania has seen a sizeable uptick in the number of flu cases compared to 2013. Learn more about what this outbreak means for you. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health
Tagged with: David Nace MD, flu, flu outbreak, flu vaccine, H3N2, influenza, wash hands
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6 New Years Resolutions to Make as a Family

January 7, 2015

Make your New Years resolutions with your family and get back on the path to a healthy lifestyle. Find 6 ideas for family-oriented resolutions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: family, gardening, Health, healthy, resolutions, school lunches