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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Packing Your Delivery Bag for Labor? 11 Items You Need

January 2, 2019

When prepping for your baby’s arrival, it’s a good idea to start packing your maternity bag a few weeks in advance. Make sure you include the essentials. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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UPMC Welcomes Dr. Zhang

January 1, 2019

Xin (Jim) Zhang, MD, electrophysiologist, recently joined UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute on the east and west shores, and he is looking forward to seeing new patients — and helping them achieve a better quality of life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Alcohol and Your Liver: How Drinking Affects Liver Function

December 19, 2018

How does alcohol abuse affects the liver? It's important to understand how much drinking is too much and how can it affect your health and liver function. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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What You Should Know About Restless Leg Syndrome

December 19, 2018

Imagine after a long day on your feet, you simply can’t relax. Learn more about symptoms and treatment for restless leg syndrome. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: diabetes, Pinnacle Health
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Give Life This Season by Becoming an Organ Donor

December 18, 2018

It may sound dramatic to say you can give the gift of life holiday season. But by becoming an organ donor, you can do exactly that. Learn more from UPMC experts. Learn More

Categorized as: Transplant
Tagged with: Becoming an Organ Donor, give the gift of life, how to become an organ donor
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UPMC’s Pioneering Thyroid Cancer Test Is Now Covered by Medicare

December 17, 2018

The ThyroSeq Genomic Classifier was approved for coverage by Medicare, the first step to making it available to more than 50 million people nationwide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, UPMC Next
Tagged with: genomic, thyroid, thyroid cancer, Yuri Nikiforov
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He Gave the Gift of Life – Twice

December 12, 2018

Living organ donors give the gift of life. Pittsburgher Justin Reed has given the gift of life – twice. Learn more about his story. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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What Is Cholangiocarcinoma?

December 10, 2018

Cholangiocarcinoma is an extremely rare form of cancer affecting the bile ducts which connect the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Why Everyone Should Care About Uveal Melanoma

December 7, 2018

An innovative treatment for one of the rarest cancers promises to be a Rosetta Stone for more widespread forms of cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cell receptors, serious diseases, Udai Kammula, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, uveal melanoma