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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UCL Injury? You May Need Tommy John Surgery

January 27, 2020

Learn the symptoms of a UCL injury and tips to prevent one, so you can avoid needing UCL reconstruction — also known as Tommy John surgery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: tommy john surgery, ucl injury, ucl injury symptoms
Article - 5 Minute Read

What Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?

January 24, 2020

Respiratory syncytial virus is one of the most commonly contracted viruses and one of the most contagious. How can you protect yourself and your family? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Cold and Flu
Tagged with: respiratory synccytial virus, RSV
Article - 6 Minute Read

What Is Norovirus? Essential Facts About This Common Illness

January 22, 2020

If you've ever had a "stomach bug," chances are you had norovirus. Learn more details on transmission, treatment, and prevention. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: antibiotics, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, Severe dehydration, stomach pain, vomiting
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How to Choose a Birth Plan

January 15, 2020

If you’re expecting a baby, you’ve probably thought about everything from names to childcare to how many diapers you’ll need. But what many expectant parents don’t think about are their goals for their labor and delivery experience. Creating a birth plan in advance can help you and your partner outline your wishes for your ideal… Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: Healthier You Podcast, Pinnacle Health
Article - 1 Minute Read

Is Peyronie’s Disease Curable?

January 15, 2020

Is Peyronie's disease curable? Learn more about treatment options and strategies for managing this condition. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: curve penis, erectile dysfunction, Men's Health, peyronie disease, Peyronie's Disease, UPMC Men's Health Center
Article - 2 Minute Read

What Is Peyronie’s Disease? Phases and Risk Factors

January 14, 2020

Wondering "What is Peyronie's disease?" Discover the basics of this condition that affects about 6 percent of men ages 40 to 70. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: curved penis, erectile dysfunction, Men's Health, peyronie disease, Peyronie's Disease, UPMC Men's Health Center, urology
Article - 3 Minute Read

Understanding Male Infertility: Causes and Treatment

January 13, 2020

Male infertility is the cause of couples' inability to conceive about a third of the time. Learn more about how to recognize and treat infertility at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: Infertility, male infertility, semen analysis, sperm disorders, sperm motility, sperm retrieval, UPMC Men's Health Center, varicocele
Article - 4 Minute Read

Living Donors Outside of Pittsburgh: Frequently Asked Questions

January 10, 2020

We address your concerns as a potential living donor who's outside the area. Here are some tips to Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
Tagged with:
Article - 2 Minute Read

Running Assessment: For Runners at All Levels

January 9, 2020

Running assessments are ideal for runners who would like to better their overall performance and form, while also preventing injury. Learn more from the experts at UPMC Sports Medicine Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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