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What Causes Facial Swelling During Cancer Treatment
Facial swelling during cancer treatment can have many causes, some of them serious. Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Side Effects of Chemo and How to Manage Them
Chemo side effects are common. Here's what you need to know about managing them from the experts at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Schroth Method of Physical Therapy for Treating Scoliosis
If you have scoliosis — a curvature of the spine — you may find that the Schroth method of physical therapy (PT) is right for you. Read More
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What Is Oral and Topical Chemotherapy?
Not all chemotherapy drugs are given by infusion. Learn more about oral chemotherapy and topical chemotherapy and whether they're right for you. Read More
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50 Phenoms: How Monique Marion Bounced Back After Amputation
Monique had her right leg amputated above the right knee after an injury. But she shares a positive message with everyone she meets. Learn her story. Watch Now
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Do You Need More Calories While Breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding burns calories, so you may need to eat extra calories each day. Learn how many calories you need and how to fuel your body during breastfeeding. Read More
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Elyse’s High-Risk Pregnancy Story
Throughout her high-risk pregnancy, Elyse Wolff received the advanced pregnancy care she needed close to her home north of Pittsburgh. Read More
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Does Dehydration Raise Blood Pressure?
You may wonder if dehydration affects your heart health. For example, does dehydration raise blood pressure or lower it? Learn more. Read More
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When to Seek Help for Joint Pain
Joint pain affects millions of people, and can be chronic and severe. Learn what causes joint pain and when to see a doctor. Read More
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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.
