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Article - 2 Minute Read
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
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Women Need to Know About Their Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Learn more from UPMC cardiologist, Malamo Countouris, MD. Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How to Treat Kidney Stones at Home
If you have kidney stones, you don't always need to go to the doctor. Read on for how — and when — you should treat kidney stones at home. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Does Vitamin C or Zinc Help Combat the Cold?
The truth is, vitamin C and zinc are not effective home remedies in treating a common cold. Learn more about treating a cold. Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Eating Disorders in Men and Muscle Dysmorphia
Eating disorders in men are less common than in women, but they can still happen. Learn more about how to recognize the symptoms. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health Awareness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
A Daughter-in-Law’s Family Gift: A Living-Donor Kidney Transplant
Learn more about how Richard quickly advanced from stage 3 to stage 5 kidney disease. And the life saving gift he received. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Stretching for Young Athletes: Encouraging Your Child to Warm Up Before Practices and Games
Stretching creates increased flexibility and prepares the muscles for exercise. Learn more about the benefits of stretching. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Donating Life: The Importance of Organ Donation
Every day, 17 people on the national organ transplant waiting list die waiting for an organ. One organ donor can save up to eight lives. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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.
