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 Cardiac Ablation? Facts on Irregular Rhythm

April 19, 2019

What is cardiac ablation? If your heart has an irregular rhythm (whether constantly or just occasionally), you might be a candidate for cardiac ablation. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: atrial fibrillation, cardiac ablation, Cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, tachycardia
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Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: What’s the Connection?

April 15, 2019

Diabetes makes up a full 44 percent of new cases of kidney failure each year. Currently, 247,000 people are living with kidney failure caused by diabetes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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7 Facts About Epilepsy

April 11, 2019

Epilepsy is much more common than you might think, though misconceptions about this condition are prevalent. These epilepsy facts clear the air. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain health, epilepsy, seizures
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Lung Transplant 30 Years and Counting: Paul McGuinness Patient Story

April 9, 2019

Paul McGuinness became the second person at UPMC to receive a double lung transplant to replace lungs scarred by cystic fibrosis (CF). Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Cystic fibrosis, lung transplant, UPMC
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Weight Loss and Alcohol: Should You Quit Drinking to Lose Weight?

April 8, 2019

If you're trying to lose weight and eat in a health conscience manner, it's good to start by cutting sources of empty calories, like alcohol. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Understanding the Different Types of Vascular Disease

April 5, 2019

Problems in the intricate system of vessels running throughout your body can result in different types of vascular disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: abdominal aortic aneurism, blood vessels, hardening of the arteries, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, varicose veins, Vascular disease
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Headaches and Migraines: Facts You Need to Know

April 4, 2019

A headache is any pressure or pain in your head, ranging from mild to severe. Most headaches aren’t the result of a serious illness. Common factors include stress, lack of sleep, exposure to substances such as alcohol, and more. Learn More

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Returning to a Normal: One Family’s Living Kidney Donation Story

April 3, 2019

Patients who do not receive a kidney transplant must continue dialysis for the rest of their lives. Ken knew that if he ever wanted to return to his normal life, a transplant was necessary Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Non-Epileptic Seizures: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

April 2, 2019

When you experience non-epileptic seizures, you may be confused, alarmed, or afraid. Don't be. Here's what you need to know. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: depression, disorder, epilepsy, Loss of consciousness, non-epileptic seizure, non-epileptic seizures, relaxation therapy, seizure, seizures