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Should I Take CBD for Anxiety?
What is CBD? Can it really help reduce anxiety symptoms? Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 7 Minute Read
What Does a Physical Therapist Do?
Physical therapy, or PT, helps people regain strength and function after injuries and illnesses, and is based on individual patient goals. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Breast Pump Tips: Hacks to Help You at the Pump
Whether you're pumping so you can work, go out with friends, or increase your supply, our breast pump tips help make breast pumping easier. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Is an Electrophysiology Study?
An electrophysiology study examines your heart's electrical activity and helps identify problems with your heart rhythm. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Do Cataracts Look Like?
Cataracts are a common eye problem among older adults. But only an eye doctor can tell when and if you need cataract surgery. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Why High Surgical Oncology Volumes Matter
There is a well-established link between a hospital's and surgeon's surgical volumes and patient outcomes. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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How to Treat Common Shoulder and Elbow Injuries
Read about the five most common elbow and shoulder injuries. Seeking elbow and shoulder injury treatments early is key to a quick recovery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Do Blue Light-Blocking Glasses Work?
Many people have explored the use of blue light-blocking eyeglasses. But do blue-light-blocking glasses actually work? Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Treating Jackie’s Heart Disease: A Magee-Womens Heart Program Story
Retired UPMC nurse Jackie Stogoski visited the Magee-Womens Heart Program at UPMC Passavant due to chest pain. Now, she walks 13,000 steps a day. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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.
