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News about UCLA Health
UCLA receives $10 million to launch Howard and Irene Levine Family Center for Movement Disorders
February 27, 2024
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4 min read
Ask the Doctors,
Cancer,
Science & Research
Researchers use AI to detect pancreatic cancer sooner
A dear friend was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It was so advanced, he died just a month later. I recently saw a discussion on television about using AI to detect pancreatic cancer early, while it is still curable. How would that work?
February 26, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
UCLA Health training first responders to better diagnose a heart attack in women
February 26, 2024
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4 min read
Ask the Doctors
Antibiotics can temporarily wipe out the gut microbiome
I got a tick bite, and because there's Lyme disease in our area, my doctor put me on antibiotics. It prevented Lyme disease, but I'm worried about what it did to my gut microbiome. How long does it take to recover? Can I do anything to help?
February 23, 2024
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3 min read
News about UCLA Health
In memoriam: Michael Grunstein, 77, pioneering scientist who helped make genetic cloning possible
Michael Grunstein, a distinguished professor emeritus of biological chemistry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and pioneering scientist who helped make genetic cloning possible, has died. He was 77.
February 23, 2024
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Visibility, representation and inclusion among keys to health justice
February 23, 2024
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
As Ozempic use skyrockets, UCLA’s program for reducing obesity sees rapid growth
Ozempic and Wegovy may not be the silver bullets we hoped for, especially for the patients most at need.
February 22, 2024
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4 min read
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Protecting skin from sun can help appearance of aging
I'm 59 years old and have noticed that my skin is already getting fragile. I know it's a natural part of aging, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon. I'd like to know what causes skin to change with age, and also hear thoughts on caring for older skin.
February 21, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle
What you need to know about cancer and nutrition: March webinar
Simms Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology is launching a monthly education webinar - Nutrition & Cancer: What You Need to Know. This is designed to shed light on the complex topic of nutrition for cancer survivors.
February 21, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
How does grief affect your body?
Grieving the loss of a loved one can take a physical toll. UCLA’s Dr. George Slavich describes how the body responds to grief and ways to cope.
February 21, 2024
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5 min read
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Strenuous exercise can lead to flare of long COVID symptoms
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding long COVID.
February 19, 2024
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3 min read
Ask the Doctors,
Science & Research
Study identifies behaviors that might contribute to Alzheimer’s
I read that there's a big new study that lists some of the most common risk factors for developing dementia at an early age. I would like to know more about it. How was it done, and what are the risk factors that were identified?
February 16, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Mindfulness, meditation and reading about free will has been ‘transformative’ for Dr. Ramin Salehi-Rad
The pulmonologist talks superheros, challenges and being exposed to diverse thought at UCLA.
February 16, 2024
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5 min read
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Headache could be symptom of underlying condition
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding severe headache pain, stem cells to manage Type 1 diabetes, and Botox for migraine.
February 14, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Living with Raynaud’s? 6 tips for managing pain and flare-ups
Raynaud’s disease affects how your body responds to stress and cold temperatures. Reducing flare-ups can make living with Raynaud’s easier.
February 14, 2024
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Pros and cons of allergy immunotherapy for children
Allergy immunotherapy for children can provide symptom relief and reduce the need for medication. Here’s what you need to know.
February 14, 2024
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Lesser-known signs of breast cancer
A lump is the most common sign of breast cancer. But it’s not the only one. Learn about other breast changes you should be on the lookout for.
February 14, 2024
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3 min read
Behavioral Health,
Healthy Lifestyle
Do unresolved trauma and dementia have a link?
February 13, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
What you need to know about irregular periods
Don’t get your period every 28 days like clockwork? There are many causes of irregular periods, and not all are reason for concern.
February 13, 2024
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3 min read
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Elevated creatinine levels can impact kidney function
My father has diabetes and high blood pressure. Sometimes he fails to follow medical care for these diseases. Now his level of creatinine has reached 2.6 mg/dL, which is very high. He is getting weak and has cramps at night. How do you decrease high creatinine?
February 12, 2024
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