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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What is Color Blindness?

May 18, 2014

Learn more about color blindness, including the different types of color blindness, and the diagnosis process for this genetic disorder. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Acquired color blindness, blue-yellow color blindness, Color blindness, Joel S. Schuman, red-green color blindness, UPMC Eye Center
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How to Properly Lift Items

May 16, 2014

Learn more about proper lifting techniques that will help protect your back against pain and injury. These tips will be helpful when lifting any object. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back injury, back pain, Brian Caricato DPT, how to lift, injury, lifting, lifting techniques, rehabilitation
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Identifying and Treating Eating Disorders

May 15, 2014

Learn how to identify and treat eating disorders, which affect males and females of all ages and may cause long-term physical and emotional damage. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
Tagged with: anorexia, anorexia nervosa, binge, Binge Eating Disorder, bulimia, bulimia nervosa, Center for Overcoming Problem Eating, Possible Eating Disorder, purge, Self-induced vomiting, Serious eating disorders
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6 Tips for Good Bone Health

May 14, 2014

Learn more about your bones and how they change over the course of a lifetime. Find some easy tips to keep your bones healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: fracturing, injuries, injury, orthopaedic surgery, osteoporosis, Vitamin D
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What Is Macular Degeneration, and How Is It Treated?

May 11, 2014

Learn more about dry and wet macular degeneration, including the causes, risks, and symptoms of macular degeneration, as well as treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health
Tagged with: age-related macular degeneration, dry macular degeneration, macular degeneration, prevention, Wet macular degeneration
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The Importance of Sports Physicals

May 10, 2014

Learn about the importance of sports physicals (PPE), the components of an exam, and how they maintain your child's safety through their love of the game. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: abdominal mass, cardiovascular history, concussion, elbow dislocation, femur fracture, fever, general exam, heart conditions, injury, injury history, irregular heart beat, knee instability, medical history, PPE, sports physical, vitals signs
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Brain Cancer vs. Benign Tumors

May 7, 2014

Brain cancer and benign tumors are two different types of brain tumors. Learn more about the differences between the two and find treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Benign tumors, blurred vision, brain cancer, brain tumors, headache, Malignant tumors, nausea, radiation, seizures
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Benefits of Exercise on the Heart and Lungs

May 6, 2014

Heart and lung disease patients can benefit from simple exercise routines. Learn more about routine exercise methods and their cardiovascular benefits. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Fitness, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: heart failure, lung disease, lung diseases, Pulmonary hypertension
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Know Your ABCDEs: How to Tell a Mole From Melanoma

May 4, 2014

Melanoma is often difficult to diagnose and can spread quickly if not treated. Learn how to spot the signs. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care
Tagged with: dermatologist, dermatology, Melanoma, self-screening, skin cancer