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Ask the Doctors
Severity of compartment syndrome determines treatment timing
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding acute compartment syndrome, styrene, and scents improving memory.
March 18, 2024
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3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Taking a walk after eating can help with blood sugar control
When I had my annual checkup last fall, the blood test showed I am close to having prediabetes. My doctor said I need to change my diet and get more exercise. I recently read that taking a walk right after eating helps lower blood sugar. Do you know if that's true?
March 15, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Why you need potassium — and how to get more of it
Potassium is an essential mineral that supports heart health and your muscles and nervous system. But most Americans don’t get enough. Here’s how to get more.
March 15, 2024
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4 min read
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Probiotics may ease nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s
A good friend has Parkinson's disease. She has mentioned trying probiotics to her doctor, but he doesn't seem interested in the idea. My friend worries she might alienate him if she gets help from another doctor. Is there guidance about using probiotics with PD?
March 13, 2024
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3 min read
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Holistic approach helpful for lower back pain
I suffer from chronic back pain, and my doctor told me that the only treatment available is pain medication. Is that because the problem is with my lower back? Are there any other treatment options for this kind of chronic pain?
March 11, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Nurse practitioner Kemi Reeves a leading advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in health care
March 11, 2024
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5 min read
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Toxoplasmosis a small risk in owning a cat
My fiance and I adopted a cat, and his mother is insisting that we must give it back. She says you can get toxoplasmosis from having a cat in the house, and if I get pregnant, I'll give it to the baby. Is that really true? What is toxoplasmosis?
March 8, 2024
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3 min read
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Scalp psoriasis can be treated in many ways
I recently developed very bad psoriasis, but only on my scalp. The itch is awful. I'm not interested in the medications advertised on TV because of the side effects. Can you recommend anything?
March 6, 2024
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3 min read
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Decaffeination process can use solvents
I love decaffeinated black tea and drink a lot of it. Since I don't add sugar or milk, I have always felt it was healthy. Now I'm questioning that assumption because I've heard that the decaffeination process can make the tea unhealthy. Should I be cutting back?
March 4, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
UCLA Health urology students discussed top health care concerns with U.S. policymakers
March 4, 2024
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2 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Fit or Fiction: Revealing long-held fitness myths
March 4, 2024
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3 min read
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Research suggests jet lag can be managed with food schedules
I've noticed that as I get older, jet lag hits me harder. I recently read that timing your meals on the day you fly can make a difference. Do you know if that's true? I'm also curious about apps like Timeshifter, which my son swears by. Can they help?
March 1, 2024
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3 min read
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COPD can develop due to environmental hazards
I work in a big shop where we make custom furniture. My wife thinks it puts me at risk of COPD and insists I should use a mask. Is she right? I thought COPD was something that happens to smokers. Plus, wearing a mask isn't very comfortable.
February 28, 2024
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3 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
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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