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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Claudia’s Story: Strengthening Her Core with Physical Therapy

January 24, 2022

Claudia M., 68, started experiencing back pain over a decade ago and began participating in physical therapy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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The Importance of Mental Health Care for Seniors

January 21, 2022

What you need to know about mental health for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Senior Communities
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Senior Health
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What to Know About Myelopathy

January 21, 2022

Myelopathy occurs when the spinal cord is compressed, causing pain, weakness, and other symptoms. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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Stress Urinary Incontinence FAQs

January 20, 2022

If you leak a little urine when you sneeze, cough, or laugh, you may have stress urinary incontinence. Here's what you need to know about this common problem. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Greater Access to Cancer Care at UPMC Passavant–Cranberry

January 19, 2022

The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Passavant–Cranberry offers patients who live north of Pittsburgh more access to top specialists. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Women’s Health Physical Therapy Program Helps to Enhance Quality of Life

January 18, 2022

From childbirth to menopause and beyond, women have specific physical therapy needs, including treatments for pelvic pain and incontinence. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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50 Phenoms: How a Logger Overcame a Severe Spinal Injury

January 17, 2022

After suffering a severe spinal injury in a logging accident, Brandon was determined to walk again. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 3
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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
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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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