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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Early Signs You’re Going Into Labor

January 19, 2017

Understand the difference between false labor (Braxton Hicks) and true labor contractions. Learn how to recognize early labor signs to prepare for childbirth. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: delivery, labor, pregnancy
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Facts About Cheerleading and Concussion

January 18, 2017

Cheering your team to victory is usually a harmless activity. However, when a pyramid collapses or a stunt goes awry, concussions can occur.Did you know most cheerleading concussions occur during practice? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Coach Category 3, concussion, concussion chearleading, concussion injury
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Is Your Worry Actually Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

January 18, 2017

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized as excessive, prolonged anxiety over everyday tasks or activities. Learn more about the common signs. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Mental Health
Tagged with: behavioral therapy, depression, GAD, general anxiety disorder, psychotherapy
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What Is Mitral Valve Disease?

January 17, 2017

Mitral valve disease can limit your quality of life. Learn about mitral valve disease types and symptoms, and how you can talk to your doctor about it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: mitral regurgitation, Treatment for mitral valve disease
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Wrapping a Wrist Sprain in 5 Simple Steps

January 16, 2017

These five essential steps help you wrap a wrist sprain on your own. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: injury prevention, joint injuries, treating injuries, wrapping a sprain, wrist sprain
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Understanding Rehabilitation for a Brain Injury

January 15, 2017

Sustaining any kind of brain injury is a traumatic time in a person's life. Rehabilitation is the first step in recovering and adjusting to changes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: brain injury, concussion, rehabilitation, stroke
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Celebrate Heart Month: What Is a Cardiologist?

January 14, 2017

A cardiologist is a heart specialist who treats many types of heart and blood vessel conditions. Learn about how you can talk to your cardiologist. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Cardiac catheterization, cardiologist, heart attack, heart disease, high cholesterol
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How to Wrap a Sprained Ankle

January 13, 2017

Spraining your ankle can be painful and stressful. Here's how to wrap a sprained ankle and how to treat your injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
Tagged with:
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Occupational Therapy for Arthritis and Other Hand Disorders

January 9, 2017

Learn how hand occupational therapy can be used to successfully treat hand pain, weakness, and common hand disorders. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: Centers for Rehab Services, Hand Pain, hand therapy, occupational therapy, pain management