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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Are There Certain Foods to Improve Eyesight?

August 6, 2014

Vision changes throughout life, but can your diet prevent eye conditions? Read this article to discover which foods may have healthy benefits for eyes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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How To Get Rid of My Stretch Marks

August 5, 2014

Learn more about stretch marks, including how and where they form, how to treat them, and find out if you can prevent stretch marks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: laser, pregnancy, pulsed dye laser, Retin-A, scarring, stretch marks, striae
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Tip Sheet: Concussion Signs and Symptoms Evaluation

August 3, 2014

Each year, nearly 3 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur. Review this on-field evaluation sheet and learn about the signs and symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: coach, concussion, concussion myths, head injury, injury, Jonathan French PsyD, orientation, sports
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Cord Blood Awareness Month – FAQs

July 31, 2014

Learn more about cord blood: What it is, why it's important, and whether banking it is the right decision for your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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The Difference Between UVA, UVB, and UVC Rays

July 30, 2014

Learn about ultraviolet radiation, part of the sun's light spectrum that reaches the earth. Learn the difference between UVA, UVB, & UVC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Safety
Tagged with: abnormal moles, Melanoma, premature aging, skin cancer, SPF, sun damage, sun spots, sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation, UV rays, UVA, UVB, UVC
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Cyclists, Rowers, and Runners: Sizing Up Different Athlete Body Types

July 28, 2014

Want to know how cyclists' bodies compare to runners, swimmers, and rowers? Learn more about how these different athletes size up. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Alberto Contador, bicycling, Chris Froome, cycling, cyclist, physique, rowing, Rui Costa, running, swimming, TDF athletes, Tour de France, Vincenzo Nibali
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5 Tips and Tricks to Prevent a Walking Injury

July 25, 2014

Although walking is an effective lifelong workout option, it sometimes results in injury. Use these tips to avoid injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: aches, exercise, fitness, injury, plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, shin splints, sports medicine, sprains, strains, stress fracture, walking
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Sun Damage: The 5 W’s of UV Exposure

July 23, 2014

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun. Learn how to prevent exposure to UV rays. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care
Tagged with: eye damage, Melanoma, premature aging, sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation, UPMC CancerCenter, UV exposure, UVA, UVB, UVC
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What Is a Functional Movement Assessment?

July 22, 2014

Learn about functional movement assessments, which can help you stay injury free and can determine which exercise routines are best for you Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: functional movement assessment, functional movement screen, injuries, muscle weaknesses, Ron DeAngelo, UPMC Sports Medicine