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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Gymnastics and Injury: How to Stay Safe

March 11, 2017

Gymnastics has an injury rate that rivals contact sports. Learn about upper and lower-body injuries, as well as gymnastics back injuries. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: gymnastics, injuries in gymnastics, injury prevention, lower back pain, shoulder injuries, sports injuries
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Can You Identify These Eating Disorder Warning Signs?

March 10, 2017

Can you identify the symptoms of an eating disorder? Learn eating disorder facts from fiction with this guide to ED warning signs. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, New Here
Tagged with: body image, eating disorders, healthy eating, mental health
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

Symptoms, Treatment, & Recovery of a Broken Ankle

March 7, 2017

A fractured or broken ankle is a common condition that can occur due to a fall, sports injury, or car accident. Learn more about symptoms and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: broken ankle, broken ankle recovery time, fracture, fractured ankle
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Artículo - 2 Minute Read

How Dirty Is Your Beard? The Surprising Answer

March 6, 2017

It's enough to make any bearded germaphobe reach for the razor—a 2015 study claims that most beards are as dirty and bacteria-filled as toilet seats. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: bacteria in facial hair, beard, dirty beards, germs
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Yes, Concussions Are Treatable. Here’s How.

March 5, 2017

A multidisciplinary management approach is needed for patients to achieve optimal recovery from concussion. Learn more about how concussions are treated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion treatment, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

Myth or Fact? Time Change Raises Your Risk for a Heart Attack?

March 5, 2017

Can "springing forward" really raise your risk for a heart attack? Find out more about heart attack risk factors Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: causes of heart attack, heart attack, heart attack myths and facts, heart attack symptoms
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

How a NASA-Created Anti-Gravity Treadmill Improves Rehab

March 3, 2017

Anti-gravity treadmills help patients exercise nearly weightlessly and pain-free, enhancing their rehabilitation experience. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: AlterG Treadmills, Anti-Gravity Treadmills, Centers for Rehab, Sports Rehab
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Is It Nasal Cancer or the Common Cold?

March 2, 2017

Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer can mimic the common cold in several ways. Learn the difference between nasal cancer and the common cold. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, nasal cancer, symptoms of cancer, the common cold
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Ways to Keep Your Voice Healthy and Strong

March 1, 2017

Your voice is your way of communicating with the world — so it's important to take care of it. Try these vocal health tips to keep your voice strong. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ear nose and throat, sore throat, UPMC Voice Center, Voice Health