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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How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?

October 14, 2021

As a stimulant, caffeine can increase your level of alertness. You may notice your focus and concentration improve after consuming caffeine. It usually takes from 20 to 40 minutes for caffeine to reach peak levels in your blood and begin to work.Read More

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How to Stop Night Sweats

October 13, 2021

Sweating at night while sleeping can be uncomfortable and unsettling. Learn what causes night sweats and how to stop night sweats from happening.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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UPMC St. Margaret Introduces Advanced Endoscopic Procedure

October 11, 2021

UPMC St. Margaret is the first hospital in Pittsburgh to use the double balloon enteroscopy, allowing doctors to go deep into the small bowel.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Different Types of Hernias

October 8, 2021

There are six different types of hernia: inguinal (most common), umbilical, hiatal, epigastric, femoral, and incisional. Learn causes and symptoms of each.Read More

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What Causes Hernias?

October 7, 2021

A hernia is a bulge in your stomach or groin area, caused by tissue pushing against your stomach muscle wall. Hernias can be painful, but are very treatable.Read More

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Do Wounds Need Air to Heal?

October 7, 2021

You've probably heard that minor cuts and scrapes need air to heal. Read on to find out why that's not true — and what to do instead.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Lori Plung Shares Educational Tips for Ostomy Patients

September 30, 2021

After living with Crohn's disease for more than 40 years, Lori Plung, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patient advocate, is dedicated to spreading awareness and education about IBD throughout the community.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Signs of an Overactive Bladder and What to Do About It

September 24, 2021

An overactive bladder can affect your quality of life but there are many treatments that can help. Know the signs so you can talk to your doctor about it.Read More

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How to Clean a Wound

September 23, 2021

Properly cleaning a wound helps with faster healing and prevents infections and unwanted complications. Follow these steps to treat superficial skin wounds.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness