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What to Know About Breast Milk Donation
Breast milk is crucial for babies' nutrition, growth, and development. But not all mothers can produce enough. Breast milk donations help. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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What Is Bursitis? Learn Causes and Treatments
Bursitis is a condition that affects joint movement and can cause pain. Repetitive motion or impact can cause bursitis. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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How Anxiety Can Affect Sports Performance and How to Combat It
Sports performance anxiety can impact anywhere between 30 percent to 60 percent of athletes. Learn how to combat it. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Debunking Scary Myths About Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be scary. That's why it's important to know the facts and why you shouldn't believe these myths about cancer. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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What You Need to Know About Same-Day Joint Replacement
Many patients qualify for same-day joint replacement surgery. Learn about the benefits of going home the same day. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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What Is the Lung Transplant Waiting List?
Waiting for lung transplant surgery? Learn how the lung transplant waiting list helps match donated lungs with people who need them. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Can I Donate a Kidney if I Have Pre-existing Conditions?
Learn more about kidney donation requirements and how pre-existing medical conditions may affect your ability to be a living kidney donor. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Can Living Donation Impact Fertility?
Learn how living organ donation can affect your fertility and how to have a healthy pregnancy after donating or receiving an organ. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Transplant
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What is Ankle Instability and What Can You Do About It?
Ankle instability results from repeated ankle sprains, even minor ones. One of the ways to treat it is with physical therapy. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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.
