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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Urge Incontinence: Causes and Treatments

January 14, 2022

If you feel an urgent need to urinate, and then leak urine, you may have urge incontinence. Learn more about what causes urge incontinence and how to treat it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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QUIZ: Do You Know How to Combat SAD?

January 13, 2022

Depending on the person, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) symptoms usually begin during the fall and winter months when the days are short with fewer hours of sunlight. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: What Are They?

January 12, 2022

Doctors treat injuries in pro athletes and weekend warriors with this new therapy. Here's what you need to know about PRP. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Ethan’s Story: How Cognitive Rehab Helped Him After an ATV Accident

January 12, 2022

Ethan dealt with memory loss after suffering a traumatic brain injury in an ATV accident. Cognitive therapy helped him improve. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Hip Flexor Stretches: How Can They Help?

January 11, 2022

Loosen overworked hip flexors with these 5 stretches to decrease tightness and extend the hip's range of motion. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How to Make Exercise Engaging and Fun

January 10, 2022

These fun exercise ideas will help you make sure your children get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
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What Is Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)?

January 7, 2022

Femoroacetabular impingement is when the bones in the hip socket gring against each other. Discover treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Why Am I Experiencing Recurrent UTI?

January 7, 2022

Learn why UTIs happen and find tips to prevent them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
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Do I Have Low Testosterone?

January 6, 2022

If you're feeling tired and irritable — and not as interested in sex as you used to be — you may have low testosterone. Get the facts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: UPMC Men's Health Center