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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Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

November 1, 2016

Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Learn more about treatment, symptoms and risk factors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: foot health, foot pain, heel pain, orthopaedics, plantar fasciitis
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

Why Are Non-Smoking Women Diagnosed With Lung Cancer?

November 1, 2016

One in five women with lung cancer has never smoked and the diagnosis rate among women is increasing. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Simple Ways to Cut Sodium in Your Diet

October 30, 2016

Looking to stay heart-healthy? We've got a few everyday ways you can minimize the amount of sodium in your diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: diet, featured article, healthy eating, high blood pressure, low-sodium diet, mobile featured, salt
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Judo and Taekwondo: How Martial Arts Boost Your Health

October 28, 2016

Though they're often lumped together, judo and taekwondo are two very different martial arts that can benefit both your body and mind. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: judo, martial arts, sports, stress, taekwondo
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

When Should I Get Spider or Varicose Vein Treatment?

October 26, 2016

The fall and winter months are the best time to receive treatment for spider veins and varicose veins. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Sclerotherapy, varicose vein, varicose veins
Video

Understanding Concussion Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation

October 25, 2016

This infographic of the clinical trajectories of concussions can be used as a model for understanding concussion assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: anxiety, cervical, Coach Category 1, cognitive, concussion, fatigue, migraine, mood, ocular, trajectory, vestibular ocular motor screening
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

UPMC Concussion Program Team Approach

October 25, 2016

Learn about the UPMC Concussion Program???s multidisciplinary team approach to concussion care, including assessment and treatment of concussions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, exertional physical therapy, multidisciplinary, neuropsychologists, neuroradiology, neurosurgey, orthopaedic, physical medicine, Primary care, rehabilitation, sports medicine, team approach, vestibular physical therapy
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Baseball and Concussion Safety

October 25, 2016

Learn about concussions from baseball, and read stories from professional players who received care at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: baseball, Coach Category 3, concussion, professional players, sports
Galería

Scary But True: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

October 25, 2016

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AWS), also known as Todd's syndrome or Lilliputian hallucinations, is a condition in which visual perception is altered. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: alice in wonderland syndrome, alice in Wonderland Syndrome causes, alice in Wonderland Syndrome symptoms, alice in Wonderland Syndrome Treatment, Lilliputian hallucinations, migraines