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 to Cope with Chemo Side Effects

March 26, 2015

Cancer treatment is hard physically and emotionally. Chemo brings its own set of side effects; work with your doctor to develop a complete care plan. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, cancer support group, chemo, chemotherapy, depression, medical mondays, nausea, side effects, yoga
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Managing Lymphedema During and After Breast Cancer Treatment

March 25, 2015

Lymphedema, a condition that causes swelling in the arms or legs, is a long-term side effect of breast cancer treatment. Learn how to manage the symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer radiation, breast cancer surgery, lymphedema, manual lymphatic drainage, swelling
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Marathon Bloggers Discuss Progress in February

March 24, 2015

Our marathon bloggers report on their progress from the month of February in this post about challenges and next steps. Read more about their journeys. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, distance running, marathon running, UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon
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Infographic: Breast Cancer by the Numbers

March 24, 2015

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Learn the facts, symptoms, and risk factors of the disease with our infographic. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer awareness, breast cancer risk, breast cancer symptoms, cancer, infographic, medical mondays
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Medical Mondays: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

March 23, 2015

Do you know the risks and signs of DVT? Learn more about blood clots and deep vein thrombosis in the first edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: birth control, blood, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, dvt treatment, high risk deep vein thrombosis, medical mondays, symptoms of dvt
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What to Expect During Recovery from Breast Cancer Treatment

March 22, 2015

It can be overwhelming to get a list of recovery instructions after breast cancer treatment. Knowing what to expect from each options can help you prepare. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer treatment, cancer support group, mastectomy, medical mondays, meditation, radiation, recovery, surgery, yoga
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Malunion or Nonunion Fracture: What’s the Difference?

March 20, 2015

Malunion and nonunion fractures are two types of bone healing complications. Here's what you need to know about the conditions. Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: bone surgery, fracture, MaCalus V. Hogan, malunion, nonunion, orthopaedics, osteotomy

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Understand Your Breast Cancer Treatment Options

March 19, 2015

Breast cancer treatment involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapy. Know your options and how they target the cancer. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer surgery, breast cancer treatment, breast reconstruction surgery, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, mastectomy, medical mondays, radiation, sentinel lymph node biopsy, targeted therapy
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5 Steps to Prevent Runner’s Knee

March 18, 2015

Runner's knee can be painful—and may be an unwelcome disruption to your exercise routine. There's much you Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercise, injury prevention, pain, patellofermoral, runner's knee, running