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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Sports Bites: Overnight Oats Recipe

December 8, 2017

Our overnight oats recipe is offers up protein and fruit to start your day off on the right foot. Switch up the fruit and fillings to make your own version. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, healthy eating, Nutrition, recipes
Article - 3 Minute Read

Can Aspirin Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke?

December 7, 2017

Learn how taking a daily aspirin can possibly lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: aspirin, aspirin for heart attack and stroke, heart attack, stroke
Article - 3 Minute Read

Skiing Q&A with Dr. Volker Musahl

December 6, 2017

We sat down with Volker Musahl, MD, Medical Director at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during a Facebook Open Wall to answer your skiing questions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: injuries, injury prevention, skiing, winter sports
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What are Concussion Goggles?

December 5, 2017

Learn more about how video infrared goggles are used to evaluate both the visual and the vestibular parts of your concussion at UPMC. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion evaluation, concussion treatment, goggles, Screenings, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, vestibular
Gallery

Nutrition for Dancers: 7 Essential Foods

December 5, 2017

What should dancers eat? Learn more about seven essential foods that help healing and boost nutrition for dancers from the experts at UPMC. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: nutrition for dancers
Article - 1 Minute Read

Pilates for Cancer Patients Improves Their Quality of Life

December 2, 2017

Pilates has a track record helping people with cancer overcome their symptoms. Learn more about this exercise and how it's beneficial. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Fitness
Tagged with: cancer, Joseph Pilates, lymphedema exercises
Article - 4 Minute Read

Living Donor Liver Donation Q&A with Dr. Ganesh

November 30, 2017

Find out all there is to know about living donor liver donation from Dr. Ganesh at UPMC Transplant Services. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: cirrhosis, liver disease, liver transplant, surgery
Article - 1 Minute Read

What Is Shiatsu for Cancer Patients?

November 29, 2017

Learn more about shiatsu massage therapy and how it can help cancer patients manage cancer treatment side effects. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer side effects, cancer treatment, massage, massage therapy, shiatsu
Article - 3 Minute Read

What Are the Warning Signs of Cancer Recurrence?

November 28, 2017

Some cancer survivors experience a recurrence of the disease. Identify the warning signs of cancer recurrence. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer symptoms, living with cancer