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Can You Wear Contacts With Astigmatism?
For people with astigmatism, contacts can improve eyesight and offer a wider field of vision than glasses. Learn about the best contact lenses for astigmatism. Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Are Cytology Tests?
Cytology tests let doctors study individual cells for signs of cancer. Learn more about cytology tests and how they differ from biopsies. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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How to Take Your Blood Pressure at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
There are many benefits to checking your blood pressure at home. Learn how to check your blood pressure at home with this step-by-step guide. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is a Good Blood Pressure: Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
Learn more about what high blood pressure is, why it's a problem, and how to make sense of blood pressure readings. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Can Meditation and Mental Wellness Improve Your Performance in Sports?
Like physical training, meditation and mental wellness training can be important in sports performance. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Are Eye Floaters?
Seeing eye floaters is normal. But are there times when you should see a doctor? Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Causes and Treatments for Finger Injuries
Here are some common finger injuries, how they're treated, and when to seek professional medical help. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How to Use a Manual Breast Pump
Manual breast pumps are more affordable and more compact than battery-operated ones. Find out everything you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Chalazion or Stye: How You Can Tell the Difference
Both chalazions and styes cause red bumps around the eye. But the causes and treatments can be different. Find out more. 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.
