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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Is Basal Body Temperature?
Checking your basal body temperature can help determine when you're most fertile because it changes a little bit when you're ovulating. Here's how to do it. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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What to Know About Rheumatic Disease in Pregnancy
A rheumatic disease adds challenges to pregnancy. Learn about rheumatic disease in pregnancy and how to keep yourself and your baby healthy. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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What Is the Glucose Test During Pregnancy?
What is the glucose test during pregnancy? Learn why these routine screening tests are done and how the results determine your gestational diabetes risk. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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How to Treat Morning Sickness
Some women have a worse time with morning sickness than others. Learn why it happens, how to treat morning sickness, and when you will start to feel better. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Are Men More Susceptible to Liver Disease Than Women?
Learn about about gender and liver disease and how liver disease rates vary by gender. See what you can do to keep your liver healthy. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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What Is Reconstructive Urology Surgery?
If you're having a serious urinary tract problem, your doctor may recommend reconstructive surgery. Here's what you need to know about these procedures. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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How Can Reconstructive Urology Improve Bladder Health?
If you've suffered bladder damage from cancer treatments, or have severe urinary incontinence, reconstructive surgery may help. Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Male Reconstructive Urology: Get the Facts
If you have chronic incontinence or another urinary problem that hasn't responded to treatment, reconstructive surgery could be the answer. Read on for more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Long Does a Cold Last?
Learn about how long a typical cold lasts, what you can expect at each stage of the common cold, when you're most contagious, and more. Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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.
