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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The Gift of Sight: What Is a Corneal Transplant?

November 16, 2018

What is a corneal transplant? When someone has an injured or diseased cornea, it may need to be replaced. You can donate your corneas after your death. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
Tagged with: corneal transplant operations, corneal transplant surgery
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How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps

November 14, 2018

Razor bumps can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Learn how to get rid of razor bumps with UPMC's treatment tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
Tagged with: dermatology, hygiene
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6 Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore

November 13, 2018

If you have a combination of any of these symptoms, call your doctor. They may be the early warning signs of ovarian cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer | cancer risks | cervical cancer | disease | ovarian and cervical cancers | ovarian cancer | pap smear | radiation
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Using Big Data to Help Heart Transplant Candidates

November 12, 2018

Learn how scientists at UPMC are using Big Data to help patients who are in critical need of a heart transplant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Transplant
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Fulminant Hepatic Failure: What Is Acute Liver Failure?

November 9, 2018

Fulminant hepatitis, or acute liver failure, is a type of hepatitis that causes your liver to fail very quickly. Learn more about this condition. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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3 Ways to Become a Healthy Living-Liver Donor

November 6, 2018

Due to the liver’s ability to regrow, it's possible to donate a portion of your healthy liver to someone on the donor waiting list. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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How to Find the Best Women’s Cancer Support Groups: 5 Questions to Ask

November 2, 2018

Dealing with a cancer diagnosis? Before surfing the web, talk with your own cancer care team to find the best women's cancer support groups. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer | depression | mental illness | cancer support
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What Is Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion?

November 1, 2018

Learn how ex vivo lung perfusion saves lives by reducing time on the transplant wait list. Learn more about this procedure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Transplant
Tagged with: ex-vivo lung perfusion, lung procedure, lung transplant, lungs
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Coping with Grief and Loss

October 28, 2018

Grief is a natural response to the loss of someone or something important in your life. There is no "normal or expected" period of time for grieving. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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