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transition peds adult blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Own your health: 6 tips for moving from pediatric to adult care

Switching from pediatric care to adult care can be challenging. But knowing how to select a primary care physician and organize health records helps.
February 2, 2024   |  
5 min read
Dr. Janet Pregler, left, and Dr. Erin Baroni at the Iris Cantor — UCLA Women’s Health Center in Westwood on Thursday, January 18, 2024. (Joshua Sudock | UCLA Health)
Healthy Lifestyle

How UCLA’s LBQ+ program creates more space in health care for all

The initiative aims to give lesbian, bisexual, and queer individuals access to culturally aligned and thoughtful services.
February 2, 2024   |  
7 min read
Raw milk bacteria
Ask the Doctors

Dangers of raw milk arise from bacteria

We might start buying raw milk from a family farm in our area. It seems safe because they have only two cows and test the milk for bacteria. But when I told my dad, he said raw milk is always risky. Is that true?
January 31, 2024   |  
3 min read
From left: John Mazziotta, Tamer Sallam, Kirk Dunn and Chancellor Gene Block. Photo: Todd Cheney
News about UCLA Health
Doctor typing on computer
Ask the Doctors

Vaccination best way to fight tripledemic

Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding a tripledemic, bug bites, macular degeneration, and long COVID.
January 29, 2024   |  
3 min read
Healthy Eating
Healthy Lifestyle

Take on a new healthy habit this year

It’s natural to make resolutions as the new year begins. Choosing a resolution to boost one’s health can lead to a big payoff.
January 29, 2024   |  
3 min read
Dr. glazier and Dr. Ko
Ask the Doctors
Fitness supplement
Ask the Doctors

Creatine supplements can help build muscle mass

I'm a 36-year-old woman, and recently I began lifting weights to get stronger. A trainer at my gym has been saying that taking a creatine supplement could be helpful for that. What is creatine, and what does it do?
January 26, 2024   |  
3 min read
A tween girl using a laptop
Healthy Lifestyle

Kids into skincare may be at risk from influencers promoting inappropriate products

UCLA experts advise a minimalist approach and an empathetic discussion with parents.
January 25, 2024   |  
5 min read
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Ask the Doctors

Complicated grief extends the time it takes to heal

My mother and stepfather were married for 42 years when he passed away suddenly. That was a year ago, and she's still struggling. I talked to my doctor about it, and he said it sounds like “complicated grief.” I've never heard of that. What can we do to help her?
January 24, 2024   |  
3 min read
Dr. George Slavich speaks with Dr. Jennifer Taitz during a Zoom presentation.
Behavioral Health,
Healthy Lifestyle
Goal setting
Ask the Doctors

New Year’s resolutions more achievable when specific

My husband teases me because I love making New Year's resolutions, but I have trouble keeping them. Some on my list for 2024 -- lose 10 pounds, start hitting the gym -- have been with me since the 1990s! Any advice on how to do better?
January 22, 2024   |  
3 min read
Fitness and friends
Ask the Doctors

Social engagement can help with sleep

I had been spending a lot of time alone, so I made a point of joining friends at a museum, going on a group hike and volunteering at a book sale. I had been struggling with poor sleep but on each of those nights I slept really well. Could socializing have made a difference?
January 19, 2024   |  
3 min read
A boy plays a video game using two computer screens and a headset.
Behavioral Health

How to manage teen tech use and addiction

UCLA Health addiction psychiatrist Dr. Timothy Fong shares insights for parents concerned about their child's screen time.
January 18, 2024   |  
3 min read
Dr. Mediget Teshome
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research

Breast surgical oncologist Dr. Mediget Teshome named chief of breast surgery at UCLA Health

UCLA Health has appointed leading breast surgical oncologist Dr. Mediget Teshome as the new chief of breast surgery and director of breast health.
January 18, 2024   |  
3 min read
Luis Morales exercise demonstration
Healthy Lifestyle

Strengthen your core with these video exercises

Neglecting core exercises can cause problems over time, particularly for our backs.
January 17, 2024   |  
3 min read