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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Bringing Your Newborn Home: What Items You Should Pack

December 30, 2015

Moms-to-be, get your go-bag ready! Make sure you pack everything you'll need to bring your baby home. Find a list in this easy-to-print infographic! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: baby, childbirth, infographic, mom-to-be, motherhood, pregnancy, pregnant
Article - 2 Minute Read

Preventing Winter Weather-Related Aches and Pains

December 25, 2015

During the winter, some people may experience pains in their body due to freezing temperatures and changes in atmospheric pressure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: aches and pain, joint pain, Michael O'Donnell, rehab, shoveling snow
Article - 1 Minute Read

3 Heart and Vascular Conditions You Don’t Want for Christmas This Year

December 22, 2015

Would you believe there are actual medical conditions called Christmas Disease, Nutcracker Syndrome, and Grinch Syndrome? Discover the symptoms of each! Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Christmas, christmas disease, grinch syndrome, heart conditions, hemophilia b, infographic, nutcracker syndrome, postular orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, pots, rare diseases, vascular compression, winter
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How Drug Addiction Happens

December 11, 2015

Addiction is a compelling need for something, regardless of its destructive potential. Brain chemistry, environment and biology play a role. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, dopamine, drug addiction, National Institute on Drug Abuse, neurotransmitter
Article - 1 Minute Read

Is Pancreatic Cancer Genetic or Hereditary?

December 9, 2015

Our family history plays an important role in our health. Find out how your genes might affect your risk of cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancers, GI cancers, heart disease, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancers, tumor
Article - 2 Minute Read

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

December 8, 2015

Left unchecked, early symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can erupt into debilitating pain that leads to permanent nerve damage. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: acupuncture, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes, inflammation, machinery, What Causes Carpal Tunnel
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The Warning Signs of Lung Cancer

December 5, 2015

Each year, more people are likely to die from lung cancer than breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. Discover the warning signs of lung cancer today. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: cancers, chest pain, lung cancer, Wheezing
Article - 24 Second Read

Concussions: How Knowledgeable Are Americans?

December 4, 2015

How much do you know about concussions? Check out this infographic to find out how your knowledge compares to the general public. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: brain health, brain injury, concussion, rethink concussions, sports medicine
Article - 1 Minute Read

Music Glove for Hand Therapy

December 1, 2015

Occupational therapists at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC Mercy recently began to offer a new form of hand therapy: the music glove. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: hand therapy, in patient rehab, music glove, rehab institute, UPMC Mercy