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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Managing Pain in Your Joints During the Winter

January 10, 2015

Do your joints painfully serve as your weather prognosticator during the colder months? Learn how to handle joint pain in the winter. Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: cold weather, dehydration, fish oil, joints, omega-3
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Pregnancy: A 9-Month Journey

January 9, 2015

If you're pregnant, you're probably expecting a big adventure. Discover the stages of pregnancy and a few helpful tips with our infographic. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: 9 months, baby, delivery, expecting, labor, Magee Womens Hospital, mothers-to-be, pregnancy, term, women
Article - 1 Minute Read

Heart Screenings Can Save Your Life

January 4, 2015

Learn about how heart screenings can provide life-saving information about your health, and where to get a heart screening. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, blood pressure, BMI, body mass index, cholesterol, heart screenings, Maggie Dixon, Maggie Dixon Classic
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Habits That Can Negatively Affect Your Brain

December 29, 2014

Learn more about how bad habits, including substance and alcohol abuse, poor diet, and lack of reading, can negatively affect your brain. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: addiction, alcohol, bad habits, brain health, depression, insomnia, junk food, lack of sleep, magnesium, memory loss, permanent mood disorders, Reading, sleep deprivation, smoking, toxic chemicals, vitamin b1, Vitamin B1 deficiency
Article - 3 Minute Read

Make Your New Year’s Resolutions to Prevent Cancer

December 28, 2014

Looking for a New Year's resolution? A popular one is to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Here are five resolutions that can help prevent cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: annual exam, breast cancer, cancer prevention, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, diet, exercise, fitness, lung cancer, mammogram, New Year's Day, pap smear, quit smoking
Article - 2 Minute Read

10 Heart Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

December 26, 2014

Ready to start the New Year fresh? Check out our list of heart-healthy New Year's resolutions to help you make healthier lifestyle choices in 2015. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: alcohol, cholesterol, coronary artery disease, diabetes, exercise, healthy energy, heart, heart disease, heart screenings, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, New Year's Day, New Year's resolutions, smoking, stress, winter
Article - 2 Minute Read

How Laughing Can Benefit Your Heart

December 23, 2014

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine. Learn how laughter can impact your heart and overall health in a positive way during this holiday season. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, cardiovascular health, chemicals, energy boost, heart attack, heart disease, Heart Health, Laughter, New Year's Day, stress, stroke, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
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Living-Donor Transplant: A Choice to Stop Waiting and Keep Living

December 21, 2014

The holiday season marks a time full of selfless acts of kindness. Learn more about living donor liver transplants and find out how they make a difference. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: liver disease, liver transplant, living donor, organ transplant, primary biliary cirrhosis
Article - 5 Minute Read

Seven Travel Tips for Cancer Patients

December 18, 2014

Traveling is stressful, but if you're a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, you may run into more barriers than usual. Here are travel tips to follow. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, infectious disease, medications, sunscreen, travel, UV rays, vaccinations