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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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Unplugged: A Guide to Breaking Your Screen Addiction

June 27, 2022

We're surrounded by screens these days. How does screen time affect our health? And how can we limit our use? Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How to Treat Indigestion and Burping

June 24, 2022

The best way to treat excessive belching is to avoid the foods and activities that cause indigestion or make it more likely. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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In Home Urgent Care Plus – Changing the Model of Medical Care

June 21, 2022

In Home Urgent Care Plus is offered to UPMC Health Plan members who don’t need to go to an ED but do need to see a doctor before an office visit is possible. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How to Find a Primary Care Physician

June 13, 2022

Finding a new primary care physician (PCP) as a young adult can be overwhelming. Learn tips from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Supporting a Loved One on Dialysis

June 10, 2022

Watching a loved one go through dialysis can be challenging. Here are some ways you can offer support to someone who is on dialysis. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Are the Five Stages of Kidney Disease?

June 9, 2022

Doctors divide chronic kidney disease (CKD) into five stages. Learn about what you might experience in each stage. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis – What Is the Connection?

June 8, 2022

MS is an inflammatory disorder that targets a person's central nervous system. It's there that the link between MS and IBS begins. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Are the Warning Signs of Pancreatitis?

June 8, 2022

Pancreatitis is a serious inflammation of the pancreas. Learn how doctors at UPMC's Digestive Disorders Clinic can help. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Exercise for People with Kidney Disease

May 31, 2022

Exercise can help people manage kidney disease by helping them get underlying conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, under control. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness