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Light box therapy one treatment plan for SAD
Each year when we switch away from daylight saving time, I get that SAD thing. I start feeling low and eventually get depressed. Why does that happen? I've read there are special lights that can help and would like to know more about that.
January 17, 2024
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Physical activity can increase antibodies after vaccines
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding vaccines, sleep medications, and caffeine.
January 15, 2024
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Ultrasound treatment can help with essential tremor
I am considering an ultrasound treatment for essential tremor, which has affected my hands and also my voice. Can you please talk about tremor and about how this procedure works? Will it also help the tremor in my voice?
January 12, 2024
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Time is the best cure for a hangover
I always thought that you get a hangover from drinking too much. But when I have a single mixed drink, or sometimes even just one glass of wine, I wake up feeling nauseated and with a bad headache. What causes a hangover? Is there a cure?
January 10, 2024
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Navigating can help increase brain health
My wife and I have a running argument with our kids about GPS. We enjoy maps and use them to plan our routes. Our kids call us old-fashioned and always use GPS. I just read that can erode your spatial skills. Is that true? If so, maybe it will persuade them to use a map.
January 8, 2024
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News about UCLA Health
Dr. Lucinda Leung named emerging leader by National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Lucinda Leung, assistant professor in residence of medicine and psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been named one of 10 emerging leaders in health and medicine by the National Academy of Medicine, or NAM.
January 8, 2024
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Healthy Lifestyle
Mental load: What it is and how to manage it
We all take on a mental load of cognitive and emotional tasks. But too much mental load can affect your relationships and health. Here’s how to reduce it.
January 8, 2024
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Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle
Second lung cancer in lung cancer survivors: What you need to know
Lung cancer survivors are at risk of developing new second lung cancers (unrelated to the previous cancer). Understanding your risk can be lifesaving.
January 8, 2024
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4 min read
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It’s debatable if flies can pass H. pylori
In your recent column about gastritis, you didn't mention the possibility of getting H. pylori from flies. I was diagnosed with H. pylori decades ago, and soon after I saw a video in the doctor's waiting room about its connection to flies. I now go to war with any flies in the house.
January 5, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
What you need to know about California’s “Skittles ban”
California has banned the use of certain food chemicals — including red dye No. 3 — that are found in many popular candies and other snacks.
January 4, 2024
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Missed your period but not pregnant? 7 possible causes
Knowing why you missed your period when you’re not pregnant is important. Whether it’s stress, your age or an underlying condition, there is often treatment.
January 3, 2024
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Behavioral Health
Progress continues on new neuropsychiatric hospital in Mid-Wilshire area
Demolition and site work began in March 2023.
January 3, 2024
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2 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Recognizing and responding to child anxiety
Anxiety is the most common psychiatric disorder among youth, says the U.S. Surgeon General.
January 3, 2024
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
How to eat a more plant-based diet
Eating a plant-based diet is good for your health — and the environment. See our tips for eating more plant-based foods — without giving up meat.
January 3, 2024
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4 min read
Cancer,
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Do you know the risk factors for pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed when it’s advanced and hard to treat. Knowing the risk factors may help you identify it early when it’s most treatable.
January 3, 2024
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5 min read
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Resistant starches newest thing in gut microbiome talk
I've been learning about the gut microbiome, and the terminology keeps changing. I understand probiotics. Then came prebiotics and postbiotics, which I think I finally get. But now people are talking about resistant starch. What is it, and why is it important?
January 3, 2024
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Research being conducted on using stem cells to treat diabetes
My 11-year-old granddaughter was recently hospitalized for two days and diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. This came as a shock. Her cord blood has been stored since her birth. Is there any way it can be used to help with this disease?
January 1, 2024
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Schatzki’s ring causes restriction of esophagus
I recently read about a woman complaining that her granddaughter eats very slowly. It brought to mind the condition I have called Schatzki's ring, which is a restriction in the esophagus. I wonder if the granddaughter may have a similar problem. Could you discuss Schatzki's ring?
December 29, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
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Broccoli and other cruciferous veggies can significantly lower cancer risks
December 29, 2023
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3 min read
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Diet, hydration best way to get electrolytes
My husband was given a small jar of an electrolyte powder by a friend and has decided to take it on a daily basis. He is 76 years old, sedentary, a bit overweight and has high blood pressure. Might taking electrolytes cause him problems?
December 27, 2023
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