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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Marathon Nutrition: Fueling for Training and Race Day

February 21, 2016

Marathon nutrition is as important as lacing up your shoes. Learn how to fuel your body with the right foods to keep you going through training and races. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: marathon nutrition, Nutrition, nutrition for runners, race day nutrition, running fuel
Article - 1 Minute Read

Radiosurgery Treatment Options

February 19, 2016

Stereotatic radiosurgery treatment technology treats tumors, irregular nerve bundles and malformed blood vessels. Learn about the different treatments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Acoustic neuromas, arteriovenous malformations, brain tumors, cyberknife, essential tremor, gamma knife technology, medical mondays, neurosurgery, Parkinson's disease, radiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia
Article - 2 Minute Read

Elbow Injuries: Don’t Ignore Your Elbow’s Warning Signs

February 18, 2016

Elbow injuries are among the most common and most serious injuries baseball players suffer. Discover the symptoms and treatment options for elbow injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: baseball, elbow injuries, fatigue, pain, player's fatigue, serious injuries, surgery, Tommy John
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Using Ice After Exercise

February 17, 2016

For years, athletes have turned to ice baths following their training sessions. Learn about the effects ice after exercise has on your body. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: ice after exercise, icing after injury, injuries, pain, sports medicine
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What to Know About Robotic Urological Surgery

February 16, 2016

Robotic surgery carries fewer risks and less pain and scarring than traditional open surgery. Learn about the robot-assisted urological procedure options. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate, prostate cancer, prostatectomy, robotic surgery, urology
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Medical Mondays: Robotic Surgery

February 15, 2016

In this edition of Medical Mondays, learn how UPMC is pioneering robotic surgery, offering less invasive procedures for many conditions. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: head neck cancer, innovation, medical mondays, robotic surgery
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A Quick History of Robotic Surgery

February 14, 2016

Robotic surgery is quickly becoming the standard option for many types of surgery. Find out how it went from science fiction to advanced medical care. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Prostate Cancer
Tagged with: da vinci, davinci, laparoscopy, medical mondays, minimally invasive, robot-assisted surgery, robotic surgery, surgery
Article - 1 Minute Read

Common Baseball Pitching Injuries and Where They Strike

February 12, 2016

The most common baseball injuries involve the throwing arm. Find out at what parts of the arm are most likely to incur injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: baseball, baseball injuries, elbow, infographic, rotator cuff
Article - 4 Minute Read

Robotic Surgery: Benefits and Risks

February 11, 2016

Learn about robotic surgery, a minimally invasive option that helps reduce pain and scarring and speed recovery after surgery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: bariatric surgery, da vinci, medical mondays, minimally invasive, robot surgery, robot-assisted surgery, robotic surgery