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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How You Can Donate Life: Different Types of Organ Donation

April 15, 2017

Imagine being able to save eight lives and help more than 75 people with one simple act. Learn more about how you can donate life. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: donation, living donor, organ donation, transplant
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Road to Recovery: Eating Disorder Treatment Options

April 13, 2017

Successfully treating an eating disorder requires a range of therapies. Learn more about what's offered and how they help people overcome their disorder. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: anorexia, behavioral health, binge-eating, bulimia, eating disorder, therapy, treatment
Galería

Life After Becoming a Living Liver Donor

April 12, 2017

Being a living transplant donor is a major decision. Learn more about the recovery process and life after living liver donation. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: liver disease, liver donor, liver regeneration, liver transplant, living donors, surgery recovery
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Can You Live Without Your Liver?

April 10, 2017

Because your liver is so important, you cannot live without it. But it is possible to live with only part of your liver. Learn about becoming a liver donor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: liver disease, liver health, liver transplant, living donor, living donor organ transplant
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Tailbone Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

April 9, 2017

Tailbone injuries may take longer to heal because of the location of the bone. Learn how to treat tailbone pain with these simple steps. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: bone health, injuries, physical therapy, tailbone pain
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Preparing for Hair Loss During Cancer Treatment

April 9, 2017

Losing your hair can be difficult during breast cancer treatment. You have options to try to keep your hair or head coverings that are fun and stylish. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: breast cancer, chemo, cold caps, hair loss
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

When to Worry About Hip Pain

April 8, 2017

Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is caused by cell death in the bones due to a lack of blood supply. Learn more about the symptoms of AVN. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: Avascular Necrosis, Hip pain, hips and joints, orthopaedic conditions
Videos

Rethinking Concussions with Hannah Storm

April 7, 2017

Watch as UPMC patients and their families discuss their concussion experiences with ESPN's Hannah Storm and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, dale earnhardt jr, espn, hannah storm, patient story
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Can You Live With One Kidney?

April 7, 2017

Yes, you can live with one kidney! If you're considering kidney donation, you only one kidney to survive. Learn more about what it means and kidney donation now. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Kidney Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: kidney removal, kidney transplant, living donor transplant, organ donation