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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Diastasis Recti: Dealing with Belly After Baby

November 27, 2017

After delivery, some new moms may feel “diastasis recti,” a separation of the abdominal muscles. Physical therapy can help with this issue. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: physical therapy, rehabilitation
Article - 4 Minute Read

The Connection Between Medical Marijuana and Cancer Care

November 24, 2017

More and more studies are cropping up about the relationships between marijuana and cancer. Here's what you should know about this drug. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, marijuana
Article - 2 Minute Read

Massage During Cancer Treatment to Ease Stress

November 23, 2017

Find out how getting a massage during cancer treatment can help you physically and mentally during your cancer journey. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: breast cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, massage
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Flu Complications and Asthma: Symptoms, Treatment, and More

November 22, 2017

Those with asthma are more likely to face serious health complications from the flu. Learn about the effects of the flu on people with asthma. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health
Tagged with: airway infections, Asthma, flu, flu virus, inflammation
Article - 4 Minute Read

Q&A: Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Concussion

November 21, 2017

Raymond Pan, MD, discusses panic attacks and anxiety from concussions and answers questions about how these conditions can be treated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: anxiety, concussion, neuropsychologists, panic, questions, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine
Article - 5 Minute Read

Everyday Ways to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder

November 21, 2017

Don't let the winter blues get you down this season. There are several things you can do to cope with seasonal affective disorder. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
Tagged with: depression in the winter, light therapy, seasonal affective disorder
Videos

Bringing up Living Donation: How to Talk to People About Becoming a Donor

November 20, 2017

If you need a liver transplant, you may have considered the option of a living donor. Here's how to talk to people about becoming a donor. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: ldlt, living donation, Transplant Services
Article - 2 Minute Read

What Is Hepatocellular Carcinoma? Liver Transplants for Liver Cancer

November 17, 2017

If you have hepatocellular carcinoma, is liver transplant an option to treat your liver cancer? Learn more about this type of liver cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: chemotherapy, cirrhosis, hepatitis B, radiation therapy
Article - 4 Minute Read

Surgical Scarring: How to Minimize Scars After Surgery

November 16, 2017

Your surgeon’s goal is to make the scar as minimal as possible. Learn about the steps you and your doctor can take to minimize scarring. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: cosmetic surgery, post surgery, scar care, scarring