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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Infographic: Preterm Birth Risks and Complications

April 30, 2015

1 in 9 babies will be born prematurely. To combat these statistics, learn the risks and complications associated with preterm birth in our infographic. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: infographic, medical mondays, premature birth, preterm birth, preterm labor
Artículo - 7 Minute Read

Marathon Bloggers Report on March Progress

April 30, 2015

Find out how our marathon bloggers are doing as they close in on the Pittsburgh Marathon. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, half marathon, marathon bloggers, running
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How to Register to Become an Organ Donor

April 29, 2015

Registering to be an organ donor is a simple and quick process. Learn more about the lasting effect you can have on others if you donate your organs. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: Becoming an Organ Donor, donate life, organ donation, organ donor, organ donor awareness month, organ transplant, organ transplantation
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The Truth About Miscarriages

April 29, 2015

However unfortunate a miscarriage may be, you are not the one to blame–- most are completely random. Find some of the most common myths and learn the facts. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: childbirth, medical mondays, miscarriages, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, pregnancy loss
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Specialized Care for Preterm Babies in NICUs

April 28, 2015

Preterm babies need special care to handle complications. NICUs are specialized units with trained professionals to meet the needs of premature infants. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, medical mondays, neonatal intensive care unit, NICU, premature birth, preterm birth, preterm labor
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Recovery at Home After Your Heart Surgery

April 28, 2015

Find out what to expect after you are discharged from the hospital following heart surgery. Learn about your home recovery plan. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: after heart surgery, Caring For Yourself at Home After Your Heart Surgery, heart surgery recovery, recovery at home
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Signs and Symptoms of Possible Pregnancy Complications

April 27, 2015

Know the signs of common and serious complications that can happen during pregnancy. Follow good nutrition and avoid infection to keep mom and baby healthy Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: gestational diabetes, medical mondays, Miscarriage, nausea, placenta previa, placental abruption, preeclampsia, pregnancy, pregnancy complications
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Medical Mondays: Pancreatic Cancer

April 27, 2015

In this edition of Medical Mondays, learn more about pancreatic cancer, including Whipple surgery and what to expect after pancreatic surgery. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancer, heredity, medical mondays, Pancreas, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancer symptoms, robotic surgery, Whipple surgery
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The Impact of One Organ Donor

April 26, 2015

There are over 118,000 people on the organ transplant waiting list. Learn more about the effect one organ donor can have on many lives and register today! Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: corneal transplant, heart transplant, intestinal transplant, kidney transplant, liver transplant, living donor, lung transplant, medical mondays, organ donation, organ donation awareness month, organ transplant, organ transplantation, pancreas transplant, tissue transplant