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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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Why People Get Sick After Traveling

January 31, 2016

What causes us to get sick after a trip? From unsanitary quarters, to changes in your daily routine, travel can have a negative impact on our bodies. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: healthy travel, plane travel, vacation
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Pulmonary Embolism: A Dangerous Clot

January 24, 2016

Pulmonary emboli usually occur as the result of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in the leg that breaks loose and travels to your lung. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pulmonary Hypertension
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: anticoagulants, blood clot, blood thinner, compression stockings, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, lung, pulmonary embolism
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Hemorrhoids 101: What You Need to Know

January 19, 2016

Hemorrhoids are small clusters of veins located in the lowest area of the rectum and anus. Learn about their causes and find treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: constipation, hemorrhoids, pain
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Medical Mondays: Primary Care

January 18, 2016

Learn more about the importance of having a primary care physician and routine checkups in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: doctor appointment, medical mondays, PCP, Primary care
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Video: Your Primary Care Physician Is Your Partner in Health

January 15, 2016

Learn more about how your primary care physician can save you time, money, and may even save your life. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: family doctor, general practitioner, healthcare, Primary care
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Safety on the Slopes: Sledding and Snow Tubing Tips

January 14, 2016

Wintertime activities, like sledding or snow tubing, can lead to injuries. Discover some sledding safety tips to keep your kids out of harm's way. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, frostbite, head and neck injuries, head injury, hypothermia, serious injuries, significant head injuries, skull fractures, sledding, sports medicine
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The Warning Signs of Lung Cancer

December 5, 2015

Each year, more people are likely to die from lung cancer than breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. Discover the warning signs of lung cancer today. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: cancers, chest pain, lung cancer, Wheezing
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What Does a Palliative Care Doctor Do?

November 19, 2015

Palliative care doctors can help people after a new diagnosis, for example. They can also help when people are struggling with a new treatment or a new stage of their disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Palliative and Supportive Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: doctor, palliative care
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Do You Need an Air Purifier?

November 9, 2015

Are air purifiers helpful to people with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory issues? Read this blog article to learn about their benefits. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: air filters, air purifiers, allergies, Asthma, pollutants