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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

March 15, 2019

What is hidradenitis suppurativa? This rare skin condition can cause recurring pain and infection. Learn about a novel treatment developed by UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Skin Care
Tagged with: dematology, hidradenitis suppurativa, Plastic Surgery, skin disorders
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UPMC Doctors Pioneer Foot Pad Grafting to Alleviate Chronic Pain

March 14, 2019

Jeffrey Gusenoff, MD, and Beth Gusenoff, DPM, at UPMC have started offering foot pad grafting to help relieve certain types of chronic foot pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: Beth Gusenoff, chronic foot pain, foot pain, Jeffrey Gusenoff, rheumatoid arthritis, severe heel pain, University of Pittsburgh Department of Plastic Surgery
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‘Should I Go to a Therapist?’ When to Seek Counseling

March 12, 2019

"Should I go to a therapist?" If you're asking this question, chances are the answer is "yes." Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Mental Health
Tagged with: counselor, mental health, therapist, therapy, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
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How to Boost Your Brain Power: 4 Things to Do and 4 Things to Eat

March 12, 2019

Do you wish you could have just a little more brain power? Learn the 8 things you can do right now to naturally boost your brain to improve memory and concentration! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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5 Tips for Winter Sports Safety

March 8, 2019

Whether you are an athlete or the parent of one, these safety tips will help keep you and your family safe this winter season. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with:
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Know the Warning Signs: Blood Clots Are a Silent Threat

March 7, 2019

A sedentary lifestyle isn’t healthy, and it could put you at increased risk for developing a blood clot such as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: vascular
Article - 4 Minute Read

Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Work

March 7, 2019

Balancing a busy work schedule can be tough for any adult, but for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) it can be even more difficult. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: IBD
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Facts on Depression and Anxiety Disorders

March 5, 2019

Learn more about depression and anxiety, including their differences and how they relate, so you can find the help you need. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
Tagged with:
Article - 4 Minute Read

Treatment and Warning Signs for Colorectal Cancer

March 4, 2019

Learn about warning signs for colorectal cancer, as well as treatment and preventive measures. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: colon cancer, colorectal cancer