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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What Is the MELD Score?

August 23, 2019

The MELD score is an important indicator for those with liver disease who may need a transplant. Learn more about this critical number here. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: liver disease, liver transplant, MELD score, transplant
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Children and the Flu

August 22, 2019

When school is in session, kids come home with sniffles, coughs, vomiting, and diarrhea. Here are tips for managing these illnesses at home. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: back to school, cold and flu, Pinnacle Health
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

David’s Story: Dual Rotator Cuff Recovery for Racquet Sports Businessman

August 21, 2019

For as long as he can remember, David has been heavily involved in the sports world. Here's his recovery story at UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
Tagged with:
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Heart-Healthy Foods?

August 16, 2019

Ready to learn about heart healthy foods? Take the quiz to see what you know and to get tips for heart healthy eating from the experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with:
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Top 5 Facts About Skin Cancer: Prevention and Detection

August 15, 2019

More people get skin cancer from tanning beds than get lung cancer from cigarettes. Learn key facts about skin cancer from our experts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: Ajaipal Kang, basal cell cancers, lung cancer, Melanoma, prevention, skin cancer, Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer risk, squamous cell cancer, sunscreen, United States
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

A Transplant Support System: Terra’s Story

August 13, 2019

Learn more about Terra's journey from Los Angelas to UPMC where she received a life-saving living-donor liver transplant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories
Tagged with:
Artículo - 5 Minute Read

Persistent Back Pain? Here’s What You Need to Know

August 7, 2019

Back pain is very common, but persistent back pain doesn't have to be your reality. Here's what you need to know and do to help relieve your pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
Tagged with: back injury, back pain, back pain remedies, chronic back pain, herniated disc, living with back pain
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

How to Deal with Hot Flashes: Tips for Coping

August 6, 2019

During menopause and perimenopause, many women experience hot flashes. Here are tips on how to deal with hot flashes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sleep Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: hot flashes, menopause, perimenopause
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Sleep Apnea and Heart Health: Is There a Connection?

August 5, 2019

Read about the connection between sleep apnea and heart health, and discover treatment options for the common sleep disorder. Read More

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