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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Eating and Diet Tips During Cancer Treatment

November 13, 2014

Cancer treatment is known to cause side effects, especially taste and appetite change. Find some eating and diet tips to follow during cancer treatment Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Nutrition
Tagged with: biological therapy, cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, energy, Nutrition, radiation therapy, side effects cancer, surgery, surgical oncology
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What Are Heart Palpitations And Should You Worry?

November 12, 2014

Learn more about heart palpitations, commonly identified by a fluttering in the chest, by discovering the causes and risks, as well as symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: abnormal heart beat, arrhythmia, caffeine, chest pain, dizziness, fear, heart, Heart and Vascular Institute, heart disease, heart failure, heart palpitations, intense exercise, light-headedness, Loss of consciousness, mitral valve prolapse, nicotine, panic attack, shortness of breath, stress
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5 Questions to Ask Your Oncologist

November 11, 2014

When diagnosed with cancer, it may be hard to think of questions to ask. UPMC CancerCenter put together a list of five questions to ask your oncologist Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer journey, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, coping with cancer, oncologist, radiation therapy, surgical oncology
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10 Exercises to Build Brain Health

November 10, 2014

Trying to keep your brain sharp? Discover how simply changing your routine or doing something new can benefit your brain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, brain exercises, dementia, luminosity, memory, mental exercises, National Institute on Health and Aging, neuroscience
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Constipation During Pregnancy: Five Ways to Get Things Moving Again

November 9, 2014

You expected morning sickness and fatigue during your pregnancy — but constipation and hemorrhoids? Here are five ways to get things moving again. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: constipation, exercise, fiber, hemorrhoids, Hyagriv Simhan, hydration, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, morning sickness, painful hemorrhoids, pregnancy
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Crohn’s Disease Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

November 8, 2014

Learn about Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. Discover the symptoms and treatment options for Crohn's, including cutting-edge technology. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: Crohn's disease, ct scan, fever, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, MRI, rash, surgery, ulcerative colitis, UPMC Digestive Health Care
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Using a Heart Rate Monitor: Training Tips, FAQs, and Suggestions

November 5, 2014

Learn more about how heart rate monitors offer active people of all fitness levels a helpful resource to track and improve their performance. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Aaron Mares MD, beats per minute, bpm, cardio, fitness, heart rate, heart rate monitor, workout
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What Kind of Exercise is Best for Your Heart?

November 4, 2014

Your heart needs exercise to stay strong and healthy. Discover aerobic exercises that get the heart pumping and benefit your cardiovascular system. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Fitness, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aerobics, cardio, cardiovascular health, chest pain, dizziness, exercise, HDL cholesterol, heart, heart disease, Heart Health, high blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, stroke
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4 Fish Oil Facts to Help Ease Joint Pain

November 2, 2014

Fish oil is a popular alternative for joint pain relief. Check out these 4 fish oil facts to learn about the link between the supplement and joint pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Nutrition, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: anchovies, decoxahexaeonic acid, DHA, Eicosapentatonic acid, EPA, fish oil, fish oil facts, fresh water fish, joint pain, Natural chemicals, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-3s, salmon, sardines, shad, smelt