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Article - 4 Minute Read
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
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Creating a Safe Home Environment for Someone at Risk of Suicide
If you think that a loved one may be considering suicide, you need to take steps to make your home safe. Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Should You Take Aspirin Every Day?
Daily aspirin might prevent a heart attack in some people, but it's not right for everyone. Learn who can benefit from it most and why others shouldn't take it. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Is Bone Cancer?
Bone cancer begins when cells in the bone start to grow out of control or spread from another site into the bone. Learn the symptoms. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Do I Have Fallen Arches?
Fallen arches happen when tendons or ligaments in one or both feet tear or break down, causing the arch to flatten and the toes to point outward. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Running on a New Path: Lori’s Pain Medicine Story
In February 2020, Lori's run came to a sudden stop when she fell into a snow-covered pothole. Learn more about her pain medicine story. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Comprehensive Aneurysm Care at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Aortoiliac aneurysms involve the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries — the large arteries responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the lower part of the body and the legs. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Recovering from Cancer Surgery: 5 Tips to Help You Through
Recovering from cancer surgery is a different experience for everyone. But no matter what surgery you have, these tips can help you recover. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Reproductive Endocrinology: Bryana’s Story
When Bryana Hayes and her wife, Katie, were ready to start a family, they wanted to find a doctor who specialized in fertility treatments. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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.
