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 Exercise Can Benefit Parkinson’s Disease Patients

September 28, 2014

Learn more about how exercise can help benefit Parkinson's disease patients, and find out which types of exercises will have the best impact. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: activities, cycling, exercise, Mark Richardson MD PhD, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Parkinson's disease, Pilates, rowing, swimming, yoga
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Diagnosed with Liposarcoma

September 26, 2014

Toronto mayor Rob Ford was recently diagnosed with liposarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Learn more about this disease, its symptoms, and prognosis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, Hussein Tawbi, immunotherapy, liposarcoma, pleomorphic, radiation therapy, Rob Ford, Sarcoma Program, Toronto, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, UPCI
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Yoga Meditation: Helping Cancer Patients Manage Side Effects

September 25, 2014

Discover how yoga and meditation can help ease symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including anxiety and chronic pain. Discover the benefits of yoga. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: American Cancer Society, anxiety, blood cortisol levels, cancer, conventional cancer treatment, Healthy Body Peaceful Soul, high blood pressure, integrative oncology, Joni Sturgill, meditation, PTSD, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga
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5 Fast Facts About Cancer and the Flu

September 22, 2014

Cancer patients and survivors are more likely to develop complications from the flu. Learn more about when it's safe for a cancer patient to get a flu shot Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, fatigue, fever, flu, flu shots, flu vaccine, flu-like symptoms, headache, oncologist, UPMC CancerCenter, weakened immune system
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September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Risk Factors and Warning Signs

September 20, 2014

Discover the warning signs and risk factors of ovarian cancer to increase awareness of this "silent killer." Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged with: gynecologic cancer, ovarian cancer, prevention, womens health
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How Stress Affects Your Brain

September 19, 2014

Stress can take a toll on your brain, affecting your daily life. Learn about the effects chronic stress can have on your brain and ways to prevent them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, brain cells, chronic stress, de-stress, depression, diet, hippocampus, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, stress
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Minimally Invasive Catheter Directed Thrombolysis: Norman’s Story

September 18, 2014

Read Norman's story to learn more about minimally invasive catheter directed thrombolysis and Norman's experience after being diagnosed with ischemia. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: arteries, blood, catheter, Dr. Efthymios Avgerinos, Dr. Rabih Chaer, ischemia, leg pain, numbness, pain, Pittsburgh, surgery, thrombolysis
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Back-to-School Eye Care

September 17, 2014

Back to school means a lot of things including eye care check ups. Learn the warning signs of pink eye and find some tips for prevention. Learn More

Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: American Optometric Association, back to school, conjunctivitis, Double vision, headaches, Scott Drexler, strain
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Infographic: Crazy for Caffeine

September 16, 2014

Check out the infographic below to find out how caffeine can affect the body, including the heart. Find some tips for cutting out some caffeine of your die Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: caffeine, metabolism, tea