Health Topics A-Z

Health Topics A-Z: Discover information on a wide range of health topics from Atrial Fibrillation to the Zika virus. The experts at UPMC are equipped with information on signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention, and everything in between.

Here, you’ll find articles, galleries, and podcasts about mental and physical health, pregnancy, chronic illness, pain management, injury, organ donation, and overall wellness.

Health Topics A-Z includes:

Breastfeeding Tips for Summer Travel.
Benefits of Vitamin D and Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnancy.
Children’s Eye Safety and Health.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Overactive Bladder.
Understanding Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Resources.
Facts About Spinal Cord Injury.
How Concussions Affect Academics.
How to Treat Common Cold & Flu Symptoms.
Does Your Anxiety Disorder Cause Migraines?
Physical Therapy for Liver Transplant Candidates.
How to Prevent Kidney Stones.
Does Air Quality and Pollution Affect Lung Cancer Risk?
Sun Poisoning Dangers: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
Benefits of Exercise on the Heart and Lungs.
How Alcohol Affects Your Mind and Body.

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Does Your Anxiety Disorder Cause Migraines?

April 8, 2022

Research shows that people who suffer from anxiety may have more migraines than those who do not. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Postpartum Birth Control: Your Questions Answered

April 8, 2022

Should you go on birth control after having a baby? Find answers to common questions about postpartum birth control. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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How to Find and Choose a Therapist

April 7, 2022

Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming. But don't let that keep you from getting the help you need. You can find a therapist that's the right fit for you. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, New Here
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Coping with the Death of a Pet

April 6, 2022

Coping with the death of a pet isn't always easy. Here's how to prepare for the death of a pet — and tend to your grief once they're gone. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Cooling Caps in Chemotherapy: Can You Keep Your Hair?

April 6, 2022

Hair loss from cancer treatment is temporary but upsetting. Cooling cap systems can help you keep your hair during chemotherapy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Understanding Venous Ulcers

April 5, 2022

Learn about what venous ulcers are, why they happen, how they're treated, and what you can do to prevent a venous ulcer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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3 Tips for Living Donor Recipients and Their Loved Ones

April 4, 2022

Kathy Monteverde, a UPMC living donor ambassador, shares three pieces of advice for patients and loved ones going through the living donor process. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Kathy’s Story: What Is a Living Donor Ambassador?

April 4, 2022

A living donor ambassador helps patients and loved ones navigate the living-donor organ transplant process. Learn the story of UPMC's living donor ambassador. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Go Red for Women Q&A with Dr. Berlacher

April 1, 2022

The Go Red for Women is an initiative that was launched by the American Heart Association in 2004. Its goal is to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in both men and women. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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