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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How the Pituitary Gland Oversees Your Body’s Hormones

October 13, 2015

The pituitary gland sends signals to other glands in your body to stimulate the production of important hormones. Learn more about it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: ACTH, hormones, Oxytocin, pituitary apoplexy, pituitary gland, pituitary tumor, tumor
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Medical Mondays: UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

October 12, 2015

Living an active lifestyle benefits both your mind and body, but injuries can bench even the best athletes. Learn about the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: lemieux, medical mondays, sports injuries, sports medicine
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Youth Hockey Injuries Q&A with Dr. Vyas

October 11, 2015

Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD of UPMC Sports Medicine answers some commonly asked questions about youth hockey injuries and nutrition. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, hockey injuries, injury prevention, sports nutrition, youth hockey
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Sports Performance Programs Help Athletes Get Back in the Game

October 10, 2015

Dedicated athletes understand that even solo sports require a supportive team. That's where sports performance programs come in. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athletics, exercise-related injuries, injuries, sports medicine, sports performance, training services
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Katie Cecil – Stress Fracture Patient Story

October 9, 2015

Katie suffered from a stress fracture in her foot. Due to the severity of the tennis injury, surgery was required. Learn more at UPMC. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: medical mondays, patient story, sports medicine, stress fracture, tennis, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
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Hand and Arm Injuries in Athletes

October 8, 2015

Upper extremity injuries are some of the most common injuries in athletes. They also can be easily dismissed or downplayed by the athlete when they want to get back to sport. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: arm injuries, frozen shoulder, hand injuries, medical mondays, rotator cuff, tennis elbow
Article - 3 Minute Read

What Is Leukemia? Facts About Blood Cancer

October 7, 2015

Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that affects people of all ages. Learn more about the signs and symptoms, as well as treatment from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: blood, chemotherapy, leukemia
Article - 2 Minute Read

What’s Up With This “Smart Pill”?

October 6, 2015

Does the "limitless pill" or the "smart pill" really work? Dr. Zemaitis weighs in about the true power of modafinil. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain function, limitless pill, modafinil, narcolepsy, smart pill
Article - 2 Minute Read

Brush Up on Your Concussion Knowledge

September 30, 2015

A concussion is an injury that is caused by a direct or indirect hit to the body that causes neurochemical changes in the brain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Coach Category 1