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 to Know About the ‘Tripledemic’

December 8, 2022

With COVID-19, the flu, and RSV circulating throughout the U.S. this fall and winter, some are worried about the potential for many illnesses. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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What to Know About Cosmetic Eye Surgery

December 6, 2022

Cosmetic plastic surgery of the eye involves the soft tissue and bones surrounding the eyes, eyelids, tear ducts, and eye sockets. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Plastic Surgery
Categorized as: Eye Health
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How to Prepare Your Body for Your Liver Transplant Surgery

December 2, 2022

If you're having a living donor liver transplant procedure, there are some things you can do to prepare. Learn more about what you should do and make a plan. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Long-Term Effects of Childhood Epilepsy

December 1, 2022

Are there long term-effects of childhood epilepsy? In many cases, there are no long-term effects. You can take actions to reduce the risk of long-term effects. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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UPMC Living Donor Champions – How The Younger Generation Can Help

November 28, 2022

Living donor champions tell your story to help you find a donor. Consider the younger and social media-savvy members of your family for this important role. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Behind the Living-Donor Liver Transplant Process

November 25, 2022

In living-liver donation, doctors remove part of a healthy donor's liver. Then they immediately transplant the partial liver into a patient with end-stage liver disease after removing the diseased organ. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Do I Have a Sprain or a Strain?

November 23, 2022

Sprains involve ligaments and strains involve muscles and tendons. Both cause pain and mobility problems and have similar treatments. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Saving Janet’s Leg: Vascular Surgery at UPMC Passavant

November 23, 2022

Learn about how UPMC Passavant's limb salvage program saves lives, including patient Janet C. of Mercer County. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Dealing with Grief Over the Holidays

November 21, 2022

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can become even more difficult during the holidays. Bereavement Counselor, Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW from Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, discusses ways to cope and how to help someone who’s grieving. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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