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Article - 8 Minute Read
Handling Mother’s Day with Pregnancy Difficulties
Mother's Day is a happy day for many, but women struggling with infertility, postpartum depression, or pregnancy loss may have a hard time. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Are Some Different Types of Mental Illness and Disability?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health Awareness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers: Know the Risk Factors
Roughly 60% to 70% of never-smokers diagnosed with the disease have a type of non-small cell lung cancer called adenocarcinomas. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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It Takes a Team of Nurses to Come Back from Orthopaedic Surgery
In addition to a highly trained surgeon, a coordinated and skilled nursing team is key to your recovery after joint replacement surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 9 Minute Read
Sleep Health: Keeping Your Body and Mind Rested
Sleep regulates your body and mind — keeping you healthy, alert, and energized for life's responsibilities. Get the facts on sleep health. Read More
Categorized as: Sleep Health
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Samantha’s High-Risk Pregnancy Journey
Samantha, 30, received prenatal care from several health care providers at UPMC Magee-Womens Specialty Services in Wexford. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Are Kidney Stones Diagnosed?
Kidney stones are a common, painful problem for men and women. Here's how doctors diagnose this condition. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Do Antidepressants Work?
If you're feeling depressed, you may be wondering: Are antidepressants really necessary? Learn how antidepressants work. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health Awareness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
When to See a Doctor for Kidney Stones
Kidney stones can be extremely painful — but how do you know whether or not to see a doctor? Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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.
