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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PA Safety in Youth Sports Act

December 21, 2013

Learn about the Safety in Youth Sports Act, a bill passed by the PA General Assembly to protect student athletes who may sustain concussions or other injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, head injuries, Pennsylvania General Assembly, Safety in Youth Sports Act, student athlete, youth sports
Article - 1 Minute Read

Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, or Optician: What’s the Difference?

December 20, 2013

Read this article to discover the difference between eye doctors and learn when you should visit an ophthalmologist, optometrist or optician. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: board certified, contact lenses, Doctor of Optometry, eye specialist, eyeglasses, Ian Connoer MD, ophthalmologist, optician, optometrist, UPMC Eye Center
Article - 4 Minute Read

Am I at Risk for High Blood Pressure?

December 17, 2013

Learn more about high blood pressure or hypertension, find out what risks are accompanied by this heart condition, and discover ways to prevent it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: alcohol, Black American, blood pressure, diabetes, diastolic blood pressure, drink water, exercise, family history, heart-healthy diet, high blood pressure, high sodium diet, hypertension, obesity, pre-hypertension, quit smoking, smoker, systolic blood pressure
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Rash or Psoriasis? How to Tell

December 12, 2013

Learn how to identify if a rash is actually psoriasis, and find out when you should visit a dermatologist or primary care physician. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: Clinical Trials at the Department of Dermatology, dermatitis, dermatologist, dermatology, inflammation, Laura Ferris MD PhD, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, primary care physician, psoriasis, rash, scales, skin lesions, skin redness, University of Pittsburgh
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Know Your Flu Shot Facts

December 9, 2013

Are you ready for the flu season? Check out our infographic and learn all the flu shot facts you need to know Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: bronchitis, CDC, death, ear infection, flu prevention, flu season, flu shot complications, flu vaccine, inactivated flu vaccine, influenza virus, live vaccine, nasal vaccine, pneumonia, sinusitis
Article - 5 Minute Read

Contact Lens Safety: Keeping Your Eyes Healthy Wearing Contacts

December 6, 2013

Learn the easy steps you can take every day to protect and improve your eye health while wearing contact lenses. Healthy eyes are essential to your daily life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Acanthamoeba, adenovirus, Amy Nau OD, chlorine, contact lens and low vision services, contact lenses, eye doctor, eye drops, eye health, eye infection, redness or irritation, sterile solutions
Article - 5 Minute Read

Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections

November 24, 2013

Urinary tract infections are common, especially among women. Here's what you need to know about UTI risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, New Here, Urology
Tagged with: antibiotics, bladder, bladder infection, cystitis, kidney, kidney infection, primary care doctor, ureters, urethra, urethritis, urgent care physician, urinary tract, urinary tract infection, urination, urine, urologist, urology, UTI, vaginitis
Article - 1 Minute Read

New Solutions for Male Infertility

November 11, 2013

Explore new treatment options for male infertility including lifestyle changes, medication, and assisted reproductive techniques. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Men's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Urology
Tagged with: chemotherapy, DAZ test, fertility, fertility treatment, juvenile onset diabetes, male infertility, Male Reproductive Medicine Surgery, National Library of Medicine, Pittsburgh Cryobank, radiation therapy, retrograde ejaculation, Thomas Jaffe MD, Type 1 diabetes, UPMC Men's Health Center
Article - 2 Minute Read

Growing Up With Congenital Heart Disease – Now What?

November 8, 2013

Learn how the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center at UPMC responds to and treats the special challenges facing adults living with congenital heart disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Alexis Laney, aorta, arrhythmia, cardiologist, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Cleveland, echocardiogram, EKG, heart failure, open heart surgery, patient story, pediatric cardiologist, Stephen Cook MD FACC, stroke, sudden cardiac death, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute