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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Causes and Surgical Treatment of Kidney Stones

February 16, 2014

Learn more the minimally invasive procedure used to remove kidney stones. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: kidney stones, minimally invasive, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Timothy Averch MD, UPMC Kidney Stone Center, urology
Article - 3 Minute Read

Why Do We Eat Chicken Noodle Soup When We Are Sick?

February 15, 2014

Learn more about how eating chicken noodle soup when you are under the weather can help fight a cold. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Cold and Flu
Tagged with: chicken noodle soup, cold, immune system, sick, vitamins, winter
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Infographic: The Science of Love

February 14, 2014

Discover the science behind one of the most thrilling human emotions, love, and learn more about the parts of the brain affected by love. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: amygdala, broken heart syndrome, cingulate gyrus, dopamine, emotion, hippocampus, hormones, hypothalamus, infographic, love, lovesick, neuroscience, prefrontal cortex, ventral tegmental area
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Video: Burn Awareness – Thermal Burns

February 13, 2014

Watch this short video to learn more about how to prevent and treat thermal burns, which are among the most common of household injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: Jenny Ziembicki MD, thermal burns, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center
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Dry Eye: Common Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

February 13, 2014

Learn more about the causes dry eye and treatments to repair a tear in the film on the eye. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Andrew Eller MD, dry eye, eye care, eye drops, Leela Raju MD, ophthalmologist, tear film, tearing, vision
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Child Growth Percentile Charts Explained

February 12, 2014

Find a comprehensive explanation of child and infant growth percentile charts, and find links to additional resources to improve your understanding. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control, growth percentile chart, World Health Organization
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Avoiding Hot Water Burns at Home

February 10, 2014

In recognition of Burn Awareness Week, learn about how to avoid scald burns in the kitchen and other areas of your house, and watch a video about burns. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: burn awareness week, burn hazards, burn injuries, Jenny Ziembicki MD, scald burn, scalding, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center, video
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4 Tips to Help Control Heart Disease with Your Diet

February 10, 2014

Read these useful tips to help control heart disease by making smarter, heart-healthy decisions with your diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: heart attack, heart disease, heart-healthy diet
Article - 3 Minute Read

Common Causes of Dizziness and How to Avoid It

February 9, 2014

Learn more about the common causes of dizziness and how you can avoid feeling dizzy or lightheaded from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, blood sugar, dehydration, dizziness, dizzy, labyrinthitis, light-headed, nausea, vertigo