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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Getting to Know Your Brain: Cerebellum

July 22, 2015

The cerebellum, or "little brain," refines your body's functions through tasks like balance, coordination, posture and motor learning. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, Cerebellum, cognitive, coordination, Dandy-Walker syndrome, parts of the brain, sensory systems, spinal muscular atrophy, stroke, Walker-Warburg syndrome
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Is Thirdhand Smoke a Health Risk?

July 21, 2015

Can third hand smoke harm your health? Learn more about third hand smoke and find out if you're at an elevated risk for related illnesses. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cigarette smoke, lung cancer, nicotine, secondhand smoke, third hand smoke, Tobacco
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What Is Frozen Shoulder and How Can I Thaw It?

July 20, 2015

Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that causes stiffness in the joint. Iburprofen and physical therapy help control pain and loosen the shoulder. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, frozen shoulder, pain, physical therapy, shoulder joint, shoulder pain, stroke
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How Vacations Benefit the Brain

July 19, 2015

Taking a break from your everyday life can have lasting mental and physical benefits. Learn about how taking vacations can benefit your brain health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain health, destress, relax, stress, vacations
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5 Easy Ways To Help Prevent Cancer

July 17, 2015

Cancer is scary, but there are ways you can help prevent developing this disease. Five easy lifestyle changes can help. Learn more! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: breast cancer, cancer prevention, head and neck cancer, healthy foods, pancreatic cancer, prevent cancer, prostate cancer, sunscreen, Tobacco
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5 Easy Lower Body Exercises

July 16, 2015

Lily Feldman, a strength and conditioning specialist with UPMC Sports Medicine, demonstrates 5 easy exercises that will help keep your lower body strong. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: lower body injuries, sports medicine, traumatic knee injury
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Concussion Facts & Statistics

July 14, 2015

Discover concussion facts and statistics in this infographic by the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athlete, concussion, concussion facts, football, head injury, infographic, statistics
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Common Sports Injuries: Football

July 14, 2015

Football is a high-contact and high-energy sport that can result in injuries. Learn more about these injuries and how to prevent them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Aaron Mares, Ankle injuries, common injuries, football, injuries, sports medicine, University of Pittsburgh
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How Your Brain Makes Food Decisions

July 14, 2015

Did you know that your brain makes over 200 subconscious food decisions daily? Find out what this means for your health and weight management. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: brain, food, food decisions, Health Sciences Academy, healthy food decisions, Nutrition, weight management