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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Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Technologies

March 6, 2015

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can cause permanent changes in your body's strength, sensations, and functions. Discover our innovative rehab technology at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: ArmeoÂ®, GameCycleÂ®, LokomatÂ®, Nintendo WiiÂ®, paraplegia, quadriplegia, Spinal cord injuries, spinal cord injury, spinal cord injury rehab, tetraplegia, UPMC
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Heart Bypass Surgery: Pros & Cons

March 5, 2015

Learn about the pros and cons of heart bypass surgery, which can restore blood flow to the heart. Discover the benefits and risks of this procedure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, artery, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart bypass, heart surgery, stroke
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Infographic: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Facts and Stats

March 5, 2015

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a vein deep in your body. Learn more about signs, risks, treatment and prevention of the DVT. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: birth control, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, heart attack, infographic, medical mondays, vein problems
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What Do Blood Clots Feel Like? Warning Signs of DVT

March 3, 2015

Warning signs of DVT start with tenderness, pain, and swelling in the leg. Learn more about blood clot and DVT effects and symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood clot signs, deep vein thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis symptoms, dvt, DVT symptoms, medical mondays, pulmonary embolism, signs
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Marathon Training Nutrition: Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Keto Diets

March 3, 2015

One of the more important aspects of full or half marathon training is proper nutrition. Learn how the food you fuel your body with affects your performance Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: gluten-free diet, Leslie Bonci, marathon, marathon nutrition, paleo diet, soy products, sports medicine, training, vegan, vegan diet, veganism
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Athletic Trainers and Their Role in the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

March 2, 2015

Learn about athletic trainers and their role at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program from our experts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athletic trainer, baseline testing, Coach Category 2, concussion, ImPact Baseline Testing
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Seeing is Believing: Consider Laser Vision Correction

March 2, 2015

Laser vision correction can eliminate the need for contact lenses or glasses. Learn more about the procedure and if you are a candidate. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: astigmatism, cataracts, Center for Integrative Eye Care, glaucoma, K. Dhaliwal, laser vision correction, lasik, nearsightedness, Pittsburgh, UPMC Eye Center 's Laser Vision Center
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Why Do My Legs Itch When I Run?

March 1, 2015

Runner's itch, that intense sensation you feel when you exercise, has many possible causes. From dry skin to allergies, find the cause to stop the itch. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: allergic reaction, antihistamine, histamine, itchy, runner's itch, running, urticaria
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E-cigarettes & Heart Health

February 27, 2015

Learn about how the nicotine in e-cigarettes affects your heart. Discover your added risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease, and find out how to quit. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, e-cigarettes, emphysema, heart, heart attack, heart disease, lung cancer, nicotine, Tobacco