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Injury Prevention Exercises for Cyclists
Cyclists need a properly fitted bike and good core strength to reduce their risk for injuries. These at-home exercises for cyclists can help. Read More
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Breast Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Learn about the risk factors, prevention strategies, and warning signs of breast cancer for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Getting Back to Working Out After a Long Break
These 7 strategies can help you restart your fitness routine, smartly, slowly, and successfully. Read More
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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
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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
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What Is the Glucose Test During Pregnancy?
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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
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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
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What Is Reconstructive Urology Surgery?
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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.
