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 Are the Signs of Listeria Infection?

September 27, 2022

What is listeria bacteria, what are the symptoms of a listeria infection and how can you prevent listeriosis? Find out everything you need to know. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Are the Symptoms of Monkeypox?

September 23, 2022

Monkeypox which began circulating in the United States in spring 2022, causes a painful rash and other symptoms. Learn more about what to expect from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Monkeypox Vaccine and Treatment Options

September 23, 2022

The viral disease monkeypox began spreading in the United States in spring 2022. Learn about potential vaccines and treatments from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Am I Drinking Too Much Alcohol?

September 23, 2022

Most people who drink too much do not have an alcohol use disorder. It is important to know how to drink in moderation and how alcohol impacts you and others. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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A Guide to Diabetes Testing

September 21, 2022

Doctors can diagnose diabetes after ordering one or more of these common tests. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Does High Cholesterol Run in Families?

September 8, 2022

Lifestyle factors often cause high cholesterol, but it's also possible to inherit high cholesterol with a condition called familial hypercholesterolemia. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Should I Take for a Headache?

September 8, 2022

When you have a headache, your treatment options range from over-the-counter medications to prescriptions. Find out what medicine works best. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Information on Hyperbaric Medicine: Q&A with Julie Bielec, MD

September 8, 2022

If you have a wound that won't heal, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be for you. Learn more about how this treatment works. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure

September 7, 2022

Kidney disease is common, but the signs are easy to miss. Read about the symptoms of this serious disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness