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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Living with Hepatitis C and Liver Transplant as Treatment

November 4, 2017

Hepatitis C infects and strains your liver, in some cases requiring a living donor transplant. Learn about what this procedure entails. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: chronic hepatitis C, HCV treatment, liver failure, liver transplant, transplantation
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Is Laser Vision Correction Surgery Right for Me?

November 1, 2017

Laser vision correction surgery can help improve your vision—without the daily hassle of frames or fragile contacts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with:
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Hockey Injuries: More Than Just Upper Body and Lower Body

October 30, 2017

Dharmesh Vyas, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon with UPMC Sports Medicine and the head team physician for the Pittsburgh Penguins®, discusses hockey injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athletic injuries, conditioning, hockey, hockey injuries, sports medicine
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What to Include in a Cancer Care Package

October 27, 2017

Your loved one with cancer might be feeling scared and alone. Show him or her your support by putting together a chemo care package. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, chemo care package, chemotherapy
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What Is a Lung Nodule?

October 26, 2017

A lung nodule is an area of the lung that shows up slightly darker on an x-ray or CT scan. A variety of conditions can cause lung nodules. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: Comprehensive Lung Center, lung health, lung nodule
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Barometric Pressure and Pain: Does Weather Really Worsen Joint Pain?

October 25, 2017

Does barometric pressure or humidity worsen joint pain and arthritis? Learn more about how the weather affects our joints. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: arthritis, joint pain, weather
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What Are Vestibular Concussions

October 24, 2017

Learn about the causes, triggers, and treatment options of vestibular concussions — which affect balance and spatial orientation — from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion facts, concussion recovery, concussion treatment, concussion triggers, infographic, recovery, therapy, treatment, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, vestibular, vestibular physical therapy, vestibular therapy
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Exertion Therapy Q&A with Physical Therapist Tori Kochick

October 24, 2017

Tori Kochick, DPT, answers a few of the most commonly asked questions about exertion therapy. Learn how this treatment option can help concussion recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion recovery, concussion treatment, exertion, exertion therapy, exertional physical therapy, questions, recovery, therapy, treatment, UPMC, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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The Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

October 24, 2017

Learn the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and how best to treat them. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: arthritis, bone health, joint health, joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, treatment options