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.

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Here’s What You Can Expect During an Eye Exam

September 11, 2023

Comprehensive eye exams with a licensed specialist are essential to your vision and eye health. During an eye exam, your optometrist or ophthalmologist will use advanced tools and equipment to monitor your eye health and maximize your vision. Providers can detect and diagnose serious eye disorders, prescribe corrective lenses and other treatments, and offer a… Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
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Can Pumping Induce Labor?

September 11, 2023

If you're heavily pregnant, you may have heard that breast pumping can induce labor. Find out if this is true and safe and what you need to know about labor induction for medical and non-medical reasons. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
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Here’s How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Period

September 8, 2023

Experts advise avoiding negative terms when it comes to first periods. Here's how you can explain menstruation and prep them for their first period. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Understanding Your Circulatory Health with Dr. Go

September 7, 2023

Your circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout your body. Poor circulation can cause many health problems, including blockages that could lead to a stroke. Catherine Go, MD, a vascular surgeon at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, shares the importance of healthy blood flow and offers solutions for circulation issues.… Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
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Here’s Why Your Baby’s Newborn Well Visit Is So Important

September 7, 2023

Learn why your baby's first newborn well check appointment is so important, what to expect, and what questions to ask your provider. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
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How to Properly Treat Minor Cuts and Scrapes

September 6, 2023

You can treat most minor cuts at home. Here's what you need to know about tackling this common first aid job — and when you should call the doctor. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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What to Know About Pregnancy After Recurrent Miscarriages

September 6, 2023

Pregnancy after recurrent miscarriages brings with it a host of emotions and concerns. Here's what you should know if you're hoping to try for another pregnancy Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Could Your Abdominal Pain Be Gallstones? Know the Warning Signs

September 5, 2023

Gallstones symptoms include pain in your belly and back. If you have frequent belly or back pain, especially after eating, talk to your doctor. Read More

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Understanding Supraventricular Tachycardia in Infants

September 5, 2023

Learn more about the causes of supraventricular tachycardia in infants and how to manage your baby's rapid heart rate. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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