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Portrait of Dr. Erick Cheung
Behavioral Health,
Science & Research

An unrivaled home for complex cases

The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA (RNPH) treats complex needs from young children to adults.
January 14, 2026
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5 min read
Dr. Will Sheppard hugs patient Kevin Kapler.
Science & Research
Mom blows her daughter's stuffy nose.
Healthy Lifestyle

How to protect yourself during a bad flu season

January 12, 2026
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3 min read
Four pairs of feet, including a child's, standing on a wooden floor.
Ask the Doctors

Going barefoot depends on personal health and well-being

Is it OK to go without shoes? I’ve heard conflicting information. I wear supportive shoes for exercise and in public, but I prefer bare feet at home. I stand about six hours a day, and I just find it much more comfortable without shoes. I am 65 and healthy, with no history of foot problems.
January 12, 2026
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3 min read
Bottle of diazepam
Science & Research

One in four older Americans with dementia prescribed risky brain-altering drugs despite safety warnings

Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization.
January 12, 2026
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3 min read
Simonne before and after Gastric Sleeve surgery at UCLA Health

Simonne's Patient Story - Gastric Sleeve, Sleeve Gastrectomy

My experience in this program was smooth and stress-free. Having such a supportive team made the mental and physical changes so much easier and I never felt like I was alone.
January 9, 2026
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2 min read
Woman in an exam
Ask the Doctors

One solution for eye floaters: vitrectomy

You recently stated in a column about eye floaters that there is no cure at this time. I got a vitrectomy for this condition, and it was life-changing for me. By no means is this procedure meant for everyone as it is not without risk, but there is a cure!
January 9, 2026
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3 min read
Two ambulances parked, showing rear doors with emergency medical symbols.
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Person holding a cannabis cigarette, with another hand reaching towards it in dim lighting.
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Doctor on a computer
Ask the Doctors

The risks to hearing at workout classes

Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding regular exercise, medical appointments, and potassium.
January 7, 2026
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3 min read
Green tractor spraying crops in a field under a clear blue sky.
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Genetics and chromosomes
Science & Research

Study shows your genes determine how fast your DNA mutates with age

An analysis of genetic data shows that short repeated DNA sequences become longer and more unstable as we age, raising the risk of serious diseases
January 7, 2026
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4 min read
Silhouette of two people talking.
Cancer

What to say to someone who gets a cancer diagnosis

January 7, 2026
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4 min read
Heart Illustration
Science & Research
Sam before and after her Gastric Sleeve surgery at UCLA

Sam's Patient Story - Gastric Sleeve, Sleeve Gastrectomy

I'm incredibly grateful to Dr. Chen and his team and would recommend this surgery to anyone who is eligible.
January 7, 2026
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2 min read
Foods that are high in fiber.
Healthy Lifestyle

Is ‘fibermaxxing’ a sound nutrition trend?

January 6, 2026
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4 min read
uti prevention blog
Ask the Doctors

UTIs reflect underlying biology, not cleanliness

I get frequent UTIs and was shocked you said they are caused by lax hygiene or sexual contact. I am meticulous about hygiene and have no sexual contact. My urologist said it is not the case all the time. This should have been worded differently in your article. Now my friends think I should take better care in cleansing myself. It’s quite frustrating.
January 5, 2026
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3 min read
women prediabetes
Healthy Lifestyle

Prediabetes in women: Why the warning signs can get missed

Learn why the symptoms of prediabetes in women can be different from those in men and what steps you can take to lower your risk for a missed diagnosis.
January 5, 2026
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4 min read
Gut microbiome
Ask the Doctors

Overuse of curcumin can cause GI distress

I am a 67-year-old physically active man. I was taking turmeric three times a day for several weeks to reduce workout-related inflammation. I ended up in the hospital with an abscess and small intestine perforation. I have read excess turmeric may cause this. Please comment.
January 2, 2026
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3 min read