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People with PTSD can benefit from therapy dogs
My brother was just diagnosed with PTSD. I would like to know more about that. A guy in his veterans’ support group who got a therapy dog says it's helping him feel better. I'm interested in any research about therapy dogs and PTSD. Are they a good idea?
May 3, 2024
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Rapid weight loss can lead to loss of muscle mass
I am 74 years old and have Type 2 diabetes. I was prescribed Ozempic, and it helped lower my A1C. I also lost 22 pounds, which I'm happy about. I have heard you can also lose muscle on Ozempic, so I'm concerned. What can I do to avoid that?
May 1, 2024
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Healthy Lifestyle
6 things you can do to prevent bloating
Bloating can be uncomfortable. Here are six ways to prevent bloating — including habits and foods to avoid — and when to see a doctor about it.
April 29, 2024
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5 min read
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Flu shot may help prevent heart attacks
I can't stop thinking about what my doctor said when I got my flu shot last fall. I'm a 55-year-old man, and I have a history of high blood pressure. He said the flu shot will give me extra protection against having a heart attack. What is the connection?
April 29, 2024
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3 min read
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Hemodialysis allows machine to act as artificial kidney
A good friend of our family is on the kidney transplant list and is having hemodialysis. Can you please explain what that entails? My wife and I want to help, but we don't want to bother him with a lot of questions.
April 26, 2024
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3 min read
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How to recognize ADHD in women
The signs of ADHD in women are different — which is why the condition is often underdiagnosed. Learn how to recognize the signs of ADHD in women and get help.
April 26, 2024
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3 min read
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Bruin ties stay strong: Former UCLA employees return as volunteers
April 25, 2024
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3 min read
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Cancer
Study looks at role of oral microbe in colorectal cancer
I recently read about a study that found a link between a certain kind of bacteria that lives in your mouth and the risk of developing colon cancer. I would like to know more details about that study, and also if this might point to a new approach in treatments.
April 24, 2024
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3 min read
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5 ways to boost your hip health
Your hips support your back and keep you moving. Knowing how to keep your hips healthy can reduce the pain and stiffness that can come with aging.
April 24, 2024
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4 min read
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The surprising connection between sleep and weight management
A healthy diet and exercise certainly play a role in weight management. But the connection between sleep and weight could be your secret weapon.
April 24, 2024
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3 min read
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Yoga for beginners
A regular yoga practice can benefit both your mind and your body. Learn about the best types of yoga for beginners and how to get started.
April 24, 2024
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4 min read
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Celebrating five years of excellence: UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health
April 23, 2024
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4 min read
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Eating in certain order helps control blood glucose
Can you please talk about the idea that the order in which you eat your food has an effect on your blood sugar? I have a friend who never eats sweets unless she can also have some vegetables and protein. Does this really matter?
April 22, 2024
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3 min read
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Advances in technology help with blood glucose management
Our 14-year-old daughter has just been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Her doctor wants her to start using a continuous glucose monitor, and also to consider using an insulin pump. We would like to know more about how these work.
April 19, 2024
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3 min read
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Superfood consumers need to look beyond the label
April 18, 2024
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3 min read
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No scientific evidence electric blanket will impact afib
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding atrial fibrillation, valley fever, and resistant starch.
April 17, 2024
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3 min read
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Take at-home blood pressure readings multiple times
I want to start checking my blood pressure to see if the high readings my doctor gets are accurate. I read you should always sit still before getting a reading. Is that true? That never happens at my doctor's office.
April 15, 2024
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3 min read
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Clay Garcelli wanted to save a life by donating his kidney, he ended up saving two
April 15, 2024
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4 min read
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Gastroparesis caused by damaged nerves delaying digestion
Is there a standard treatment for gastroparesis? I have a mild case of it, along with Type 2 diabetes, and I am unsure how to proceed. One of my doctors prescribed erythromycin, but another one said that only changing my diet will help. How do I know who is right?
April 12, 2024
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3 min read
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Why are vaccines important for kids?
The availability of vaccines has freed Americans from the fear of many diseases that once routinely caused suffering and mortality.
April 12, 2024
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