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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Do Blue Light-Blocking Glasses Work?

September 6, 2022

Many people have explored the use of blue light-blocking eyeglasses. But do blue-light-blocking glasses actually work? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: Digital Wellness
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Treating Jackie’s Heart Disease: A Magee-Womens Heart Program Story

September 1, 2022

Retired UPMC nurse Jackie Stogoski visited the Magee-Womens Heart Program at UPMC Passavant due to chest pain. Now, she walks 13,000 steps a day. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute, UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Creating a Safe Home Environment for Someone at Risk of Suicide

September 1, 2022

If you think that a loved one may be considering suicide, you need to take steps to make your home safe. Here's what you need to know. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Should You Take Aspirin Every Day?

August 31, 2022

Daily aspirin might prevent a heart attack in some people, but it's not right for everyone. Learn who can benefit from it most and why others shouldn't take it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Bone Cancer?

August 25, 2022

Bone cancer begins when cells in the bone start to grow out of control or spread from another site into the bone. Learn the symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: biopsy, bone cancer, chemotherapy, genetics, musculoskeletal oncology, radiation therapy
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Do I Have Fallen Arches?

August 24, 2022

Fallen arches happen when tendons or ligaments in one or both feet tear or break down, causing the arch to flatten and the toes to point outward. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Running on a New Path: Lori’s Pain Medicine Story

August 22, 2022

In February 2020, Lori's run came to a sudden stop when she fell into a snow-covered pothole. Learn more about her pain medicine story. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pain Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: pain medicine
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Comprehensive Aneurysm Care at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

August 22, 2022

Aortoiliac aneurysms involve the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries — the large arteries responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the lower part of the body and the legs. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Recovering from Cancer Surgery: 5 Tips to Help You Through

August 19, 2022

Recovering from cancer surgery is a different experience for everyone. But no matter what surgery you have, these tips can help you recover. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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