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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Laser Vision Correction Surgery: Is it Right For You?

March 2, 2014

Improve your vision with laser vision correction. Learn more about the procedure and how it can improve vision. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
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How to Survive a Heart Attack While You are Alone

February 28, 2014

Learn the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and some actions you can take if you suffer a heart attack while you are alone. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aspirin, chest pain, dizziness, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart disease, nausea, relax, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
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The Importance of Eye Exams

February 27, 2014

Learn more about the importance of eye exams and what to expect during your visit with the eye doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: cataracts, diabetes, eye doctor, eye exam, glaucoma, macular degeneration, optometrist, retina, Scott Drexler DO, UPMC Eye Center, vision
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Cancer Talks: Listen to Your Body

February 26, 2014

When your body talks, make sure you listen to it. Read this article to learn more about common cancer warnings and constitutional symptoms of cancer. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer symptoms, chills, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Edward Chu MD, fatigue, fever, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
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Should You See a Doctor Before Starting an Exercise Program?

February 25, 2014

Considering a new exercise program? Take the American College of Sports Medicine Physical Activity Readiness Exam to see if you should consult a doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: American College of Sports Medicine, exercise, gym, heart problems, moderate physical activity, Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
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Concussion Myths – Part 1

February 24, 2014

Discover the facts behind common concussion myths and learn how to manage your concussion in this first installment of concussion myths. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: brain injury, concussions, fact or fiction, myths, treatment of concussions, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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Causes of Youth Baseball Injuries and How to Prevent Them

February 21, 2014

Learn more about the causes of youth baseball injuries and discover steps you can take to prevent injuries on the diamond. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athlete, baseball, baseball injuries, conditioning, rotator cuff, shoulder injury, sports medicine, tendonitis, youth baseball
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Listening to Her Heart: A Mitral Valve Prolapse Patient Story

February 19, 2014

Read Birdie Dally's patient story to find out how she overcame her condition, mitral valve prolapse, with help from the UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Birdie Dally, heart failure, heart surgery, minimally invasive robotic surgery, mitral valve prolapse, patient story, primary care physician, Robin Girdhar MD, Vinay Badhwar MD
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Video: Tips for Training for a Marathon in Cold Weather

February 18, 2014

Learn more about training for a marathon during the colder months by reading this blog post and watching its related video by UPMC Sports Medicine. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 5k, half marathon, Jeanne Doperak DO, marathon, marathon prep, pittsburgh marathon, runners