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Symptoms of Radiation and How to Manage Them
You may experience side effects after radiation treatment for cancer. Learn more about symptoms of radiation and how to manage them. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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How Does Chemo Affect Your Mouth?
When you have oral mucositis during cancer treatment, it's known as chemo mouth. Learn how to get rid of chemo mouth. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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About UPMC’s New Behavioral Health Facility for Children on Pittsburgh’s South Side
In early 2023, UPMC opened a new behavioral health facility for children and adolescents on East Carson Street on Pittsburgh's South Side. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Understanding Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
Surgeons repair aneurysms through either open surgery or a less invasive procedure called endovascular repair. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Diabetic Vascular Disease?
If you have diabetes, your vascular health is important because diabetes and vascular disease (including heart disease) are connected. Read More
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Dealing With Postpartum Hair Loss
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The Importance of Transplant Caregivers
Your caregiver plays a key role in the transplant process, both before and after your procedure. Learn about what caregivers' responsibilities are. Read More
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The Best Vitamins To Take When Trying To Get Pregnant
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What Causes Facial Swelling During Cancer Treatment
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Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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.
