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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How Living Donation Saves Lives

November 6, 2019

Living organ donation patients can receive a transplant sooner. Learn how living donation saves lives from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Life After a Kidney Transplant: Protecting Your Single Kidney

November 5, 2019

A living donor kidney transplant offers life-changing benefits for both recipients and living donors. Learn more about protecting your kidney. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Quiz: Test Your Kidney Transplant Knowledge

November 4, 2019

Test your kidney transplant knowledge with a UPMC quiz. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Why Can’t Babies Have Honey? Questions About Infant Food Risks

November 1, 2019

Why can't babies have honey? When can babies have peanut butter? UPMC answers infant food-safety and allergy questions for you. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
Tagged with: Food Allergies
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The Sweet Health Benefits of Honey

October 29, 2019

Learn about the many health benefits of honey, from sweetening your tea naturally to treating wounds and beyond. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer, Nutrition
Tagged with: health benefits of honey, honey benefits, is honey healthy
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How a Pain Psychologist Helps People Living With Chronic Pain

October 25, 2019

Learn how a pain psychologist could help you or a loved one develop skills to cope with chronic pain and to work through negative emotions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Senior Health
Tagged with: arthritis, Charlotte Brown, chronic pain, pain, physical therapy
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What Is Shoulder Subluxation and How Is It Treated?

October 24, 2019

Shoulder subluxation is a partial dislocation at the joint. It can be painful, but it's easily treated. Learn more about this injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: orthopedics, shoulder dislocation, shoulder injury, shoulder subluxation, shoulder treatment
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What Are the Different Types of Breast Cancer?

October 22, 2019

What are the different types of breast cancer? Your diagnosis will determine your symptoms, screenings, and treatments. Learn more here. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancerDuctal carcinoma, breast cancers, invasive ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, non-invasive breast cancer, non-invasive breast cancerInvasive breast cancer, radiation treatment
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Your Top 4 Questions About Dialysis, Answered

October 21, 2019

Dialysis is a treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Learn the facts from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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