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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Cold Sweats: Is it the Cold or Flu?

October 26, 2022

Breaking out in a cold sweat can feel weird. What exactly do cold sweats mean? And what should you know about how to treat cold sweats if you ever have them. Read More

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Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Understanding the Lung Transplant Process: A Conversation With Dr. Hage

October 26, 2022

For people with severe lung disease, a lung transplant can save lives — and it's possibly their only treatment option. Read More

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What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

October 25, 2022

Pelvic floor physical therapy seeks to improve function in the abdomen and pelvis. It's a care option for many different people. Learn more about the process. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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What Are Speech Therapy Exercises?

October 25, 2022

Speech therapy exercises for adults and kids help with sound production, language comprehension and expression, communication strategies, swallowing, and more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Who Is Most at Risk of Flu Complications?

October 20, 2022

The flu can be dangerous to some. Find out who is at risk of flu complications, and how to protect them. Read More

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Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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UPMC Life Changers: How Dr. Mubashir Mumtaz Helps Humanity

October 20, 2022

Mubashir Mumtaz, a cardiac surgeon at UPMC Harrisburg, provides lifesaving care in Pennsylvania and in his native Pakistan through a charitable organization. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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How Long Is a Cold Contagious?

October 19, 2022

How long is a cold contagious: how it spreads, prevention, what helps a cold, when should you see a doctor? Read More

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How Can I Stop Snoring?

October 19, 2022

Snoring can be annoying — but it can also take a toll on your health. Here's what you need to know about the different ways to combat chronic snoring. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health
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United States Reaches One Million Organ Transplants

October 18, 2022

In September 2022, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) announced that the U.S. has performed one million organ transplants, more than any country in the world. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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