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 Breast Cancer Quiz Everyone Should Take

October 1, 2018

Take our breast cancer quiz to see if you're in the know—some of the answers may surprise you. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Artículo - 1 Minute Read

See the 3 New UPMC Specialty Hospitals that Could Change Health Care

September 27, 2018

We share our vision of the all-new UPMC Hillman Cancer Hospital at UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Heart and Transplant Hospital at UPMC Presbyterian, and the UPMC Vision and Rehabilitation Hospital at UPMC Mercy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Rehabilitation, Transplant
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Artículo - 6 Minute Read

Signs of Self-Harm That Parents Should Know

September 27, 2018

Why do some do young people self-harm? Here, an expert helps parents learn to spot and address self-harming behaviors in their kids. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
Tagged with: back to school
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Doctors and Robots: A Powerful Team in Cancer Surgery

September 26, 2018

Robot-assisted surgery makes it possible to eliminate many of the most worrisome parts of removing head and neck cancer. Learn more about these breakthrough procedures. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Is My Back Pain Sciatica?

September 24, 2018

Sciatica pain can feel like it’s shooting through the back of the legs, sometimes even down to the toes. Learn more about the reasons behind sciatica. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Artículo - 2 Minute Read

What Are Vascular Calcifications?

September 20, 2018

If your doctor tells you that you have vascular calcifications, you're right to be concerned. Learn what they are and how to prevent or treat them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Recovering from a Concussion? Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol — and Yes, Illicit Drugs!

September 17, 2018

If you have a concussion, drinking caffeine or alcohol, or using illicit drugs, can play havoc with your recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: alcohol, caffeine, concussion, concussion recovery
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Discover Which Fertility Clinics in Pennsylvania Are Right for You

September 17, 2018

Looking for the best fertility clinics in Pennsylvania? Here's what you need to know about the different types of clinics in your area. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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What Are the Common Causes of Infertility in Women?

September 15, 2018

Learn more about the common causes of infertility in women, and why certain women are predisposed to fertility problems. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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