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Hangover foods
Ask the Doctors

Certain foods may ease hangover symptoms

My brother says the hangover foods that people swear by don't really help. I have to disagree. When I've had too much to drink and am paying the price the next day, a few tacos always make me feel better. Is there any science behind either of our views on this?
January 16, 2026
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3 min read
radiation therapy
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA Health launches novel clinical trial for recurrent prostate cancer

New clinical trial will look at whether combining precision radiation with a targeted radioactive therapy drug can help patients with recurrent prostate cancer delay progression, while delaying or avoiding the side effects of long-term hormone therapy.
January 16, 2026
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3 min read
Portrait of Dr. Kevin Bickart
Behavioral Health
Heart-healthy food and exercise equipment.
Healthy Lifestyle

10 tips for better heart health

January 15, 2026
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3 min read
A wooden board with various meats, eggs, cheese, and nuts displayed.
Healthy Lifestyle
Winter activities
Ask the Doctors

Shoveling snow quickly puts strain on heart

I’m 65 and healthy. I actually like shoveling snow because it keeps me active. My grandson and my wife say I’m asking for a heart attack and are after me to get a snowblower. I would like to know how serious a risk shoveling really is. Surely there's a way to shovel snow and stay safe.
January 14, 2026
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3 min read
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 with cancer

January 7, 2026
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4 min read