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Confronting trauma alleviates chronic pain among older veterans
June 13, 2024
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4 min read
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Terminology helps differentiate life stages of patients
When I was in the waiting room at my doctor’s office, I overheard the nurses referring to two of the patients as a “young old” and an “oldest old.” Is this office shorthand, or are these actual medical categories? It sounded disrespectful.
June 12, 2024
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3 min read
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Ketogenic diet may help with certain medication side effects
Our 23-year-old son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He’s good about taking his medications, but he struggles with the side effects. We recently read that a ketogenic diet may be helpful. We would be grateful for any information you can share about this.
June 10, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Homeless Healthcare Collaborative helps train next generation of nurse practitioners
June 10, 2024
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5 min read
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Corns develop after bone is exposed to repeated friction
I’ve been dealing with a corn on top of my little toe for almost a year. I used the patches you get at the drugstore and it went away, but a few months later, it came back. Why? How do I stop that from happening?
June 7, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Heroic nurse assures umpire is safe at home
June 7, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Why good posture matters
Bad posture can have some surprising effects on your overall health. Learn why standing tall is important — and how you can improve your posture.
June 6, 2024
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
The importance of dreaming while sleeping
Dreaming may help you process your experiences and affect your mood. Learn more about the importance of dreaming while sleeping and how to get more REM sleep.
June 6, 2024
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
What is a Morton’s neuroma?
If you feel a sharp pinch, sting or ache in the ball of your foot, it could be a Morton’s neuroma. Learn how to manage this painful condition.
June 6, 2024
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4 min read
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PET scans create 3D images of the body at cellular level
My wife is 59 years old. She had COVID-19 but recovered. A recent chest X-ray shows a white patch on her lung. She doesn’t have a cough or a fever, and her pulmonologist wants her to have a PET scan. What is that? Are PET scans safe?
June 5, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Science & Research
Dermatologic conditions – even sunburn – can present differently in people of color
UCLA Health’s Skin of Color clinic director explains why – and what everyone should know about their skin as summer approaches.
June 4, 2024
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Accurate sexual health information on TikTok? It’s this doctor’s mission
UCLA Health’s Dr. Russell Johnson aims to break down stigma, one video at a time.
June 3, 2024
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4 min read
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Botox one way to address craniofacial hyperhidrosis
I have been diagnosed with craniofacial hyperhidrosis. I was prescribed a drug called glycopyrrolate, but I could not tolerate the side effects. Based on evidence-based practice, what is the efficacy of Botox for this condition? I would like to try it.
June 3, 2024
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3 min read
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Weight training in old age can be beneficial
My grandmother is 81 years old and still active. She comes to yoga classes at my gym, and we have a lot of fun. Now she wants to try weightlifting, but my parents are saying it’s not a good idea. Would it be dangerous for her? Couldn’t it maybe be a good thing?
May 31, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Prone to hiccups? Here’s what you need to know
Hiccups are annoying. But knowing what causes hiccups, how to get rid of them and when to see a doctor can help.
May 30, 2024
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4 min read
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The power of the placebo
We use mints to help our 6-year-old with carsickness. When the mints came from the tin, they didn’t help at all. But when we started keeping them in a prescription pill bottle, the “medicine” made his symptoms go away. Is this the placebo effect? Why does it work?
May 29, 2024
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3 min read
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Diminished hearing can lead to other concerns
My dad is 78 years old, and although he’s losing his hearing, he won’t use a hearing aid. I’m told this can be common in older adults. Talking to him about hearing loss and social isolation hasn’t been effective. Wouldn’t hearing aids make him safer? I think he would care about that.
May 27, 2024
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3 min read
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Fat pad atrophy can cause painful stress on feet
I have walked barefoot all my life without any problems. But now, the ball of my right foot has started to hurt when I do. I'm 55, a woman and a runner. I read that the fat pads on your feet get thinner with age. Could that be what’s happening here? Can it be fixed?
May 24, 2024
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3 min read
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New report suggests link between emulsifiers and diabetes
I just read there’s a connection between diabetes and some of the additives in commercial snack cakes and other products. I always thought it was the added sugars that are a problem, but this appears to be something else. Do you know what that is?
May 22, 2024
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3 min read
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Bird flu infects cows, but is rare in humans
I would like to know more about bird flu and how it gets transmitted. Have any people in the United States gotten sick with it? I heard on the news that it has moved into cows. Does that mean you can get it from drinking milk?
May 20, 2024
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