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aging hair blog
Ask the Doctors

Aging spurts stem from molecular changes

I always thought that your body ages gradually as you get older, kind of like your car does. But now I’ve been hearing that we actually go through a couple of spurts where we age really quickly. Can you please explain where this idea comes from?
November 20, 2024   |  
3 min read
Woman in knitted scarf looking hopeful and cozy

Cancer and the holidays

Discover how to navigate the holiday season with cancer. Chaplain Michael Eselun explores finding hope, honoring your feelings, and creating a sacred space during this challenging time.
November 20, 2024   |  
3 min read
Dr. Valentina Ogaryan
Cancer

Cancer brings change to the holiday season

November 20, 2024   |  
3 min read
Diagram of liver
Science & Research

Over 4 million US adults with chronic liver disease can be grouped into unique risk groups based on barriers to care

People with chronic liver disease can be categorized into four distinct risk groups based on the different barriers they face in obtaining outpatient care, barriers that increase their odds of requiring hospitalization.
November 20, 2024   |  
3 min read
Seammala Sun and her family.
Cancer,
Science & Research

Balancing pregnancy and a brain tumor

Seammala Sun was diagnosed with a noncancerous brain tumor during pregnancy. She underwent treatment at UCLA Health, allowing her to safely welcome her daughter into the world before having life-saving surgery.
November 20, 2024   |  
7 min read
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center front of Building
News about UCLA Health
Woman and small boy reading
Science & Research

UCLA Preschool Vision Program study reveals prevalence of astigmatism in Hispanic children

The five-year study examining Los Angeles children could lead to additional research.
November 19, 2024   |  
5 min read
Cravings
Ask the Doctors

Menstrual cravings ARE all in your head -- in your brain

I'm pretty good about eating a healthy diet. The exception is each month during my period, when all I seem to want is potato chips and ice cream. Is there something going on with my body, or is this just a good excuse for a few cheat days each month?
November 18, 2024   |  
3 min read
lung cancer blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Why are young adults and nonsmokers getting lung cancer?

Although the disease is typically associated with older people who smoke, lung cancer is striking more younger adults — and nonsmokers.
November 18, 2024   |  
3 min read
fasting mimicking diet image
Healthy Lifestyle
About Us

SK's Story - Tongue Cancer: Head and Neck Surgery, Mouth Cancer

Tongue Cancer Patient Story: I had a biopsy performed at the request of my dentist regarding a small tumor on the left side of my tongue, and one week later the result was a diagnosis of Squamous cell carcinoma on my tongue.
November 18, 2024   |  
4 min read
Girl at swimming meet
Healthy Lifestyle,
Science & Research

The fix for pectus excavatum, or ‘sunken chest syndrome’

UCLA Health’s pectus program has a long history of innovation.
November 18, 2024   |  
7 min read
Neurology
Ask the Doctors

Walking backward may have link to increased cognition

My father is 74 years old. He wants to stay healthy, so he has started taking a fitness class at his local community center. One of the exercises they do is to walk backward. The instructor says it’s good for your body, and also for cognition. Do you know if this is actually true?
November 15, 2024   |  
3 min read
Doctor Hassan Hamandi
Healthy Lifestyle
Three doctors in conversation
Healthy Lifestyle

What is Familial Mediterranean Fever? Genetic disorder causes painful inflammation

UCLA Health’s clinic is the only one of its kind in Western Hemisphere.
November 14, 2024   |  
7 min read
Shoulder and neck pain
Ask the Doctors

Treatment for rotator cuff injuries depends on severity

I tripped on a tree root and almost did a face-plant. I landed on my hands with my arms stretched out, and now my right shoulder has started aching. My boyfriend thinks it’s a rotator cuff injury. I’ve only heard of that in baseball players. What is the rotator cuff? What is the treatment?
November 13, 2024   |  
3 min read