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Doctor examines a patient for potential melanoma
Ask the Doctors,
Cancer

Melanoma highly treatable when caught early

My sister-in-law is 82 years old and was recently diagnosed with melanoma. She has an appointment for treatment in a couple of weeks. I thought this was a serious and deadly disease. Can a patient wait long periods of time before treatment? I am surprised by the lack of alarm in this case.
April 25, 2025   |  
3 min read
Lung Illustration, X-ray
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health

University of California Lung Cancer Consortium and AstraZeneca expand Healthy Lungs California initiative

The University of California Lung Cancer Consortium and AstraZeneca announced a five-year partnership to expand the Healthy Lungs California initiative, which is aimed at increasing early lung cancer detection and reducing deaths from the disease.
April 24, 2025   |  
4 min read
Five women in pink shirts standing together smiling

A day of support for women cancer survivors

Join the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology for the “2025 Women’s Cancer Survivors Conference: Better Living Through Healing and Resilience,” from 8:30 am-1 pm Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the UCLA Faculty Club on campus.
April 23, 2025   |  
2 min read
Opioid pills
Ask the Doctors

Tapering is key when easing off opioids

I am going to have a major abdominal surgery. My doctor says it is likely that I will be needing strong pain medications after. My question is about opioids: How long can you take them and not get addicted? What is the best way to stop so you don’t have side effects?
April 23, 2025   |  
3 min read
A young child concentrates while writing at their desk.
Behavioral Health,
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
raw food blog
Healthy Lifestyle

What is the raw food diet?

The raw food diet is an eating plan that includes only uncooked and unprocessed foods. Learn about the benefits and risks of eating raw food.
April 22, 2025   |  
4 min read
Woman using telemedicine
Science & Research

Telemedicine had an impact on carbon emissions equivalent to reducing up to 130,000 car trips each month in 2023

Telemedicine use in 2023 reduced monthly carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of up to 130,000 gas operated vehicles or recycling up to 4 million trash bags.
April 22, 2025   |  
3 min read
urology surgeons
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
World Parkinson’s Day 2023 marks the five-year anniversary of Laurie and Steven C. Gordon’s $25 million gift to UCLA, which established their Commitment to Cure Parkinson’s Disease at the David Geffen School of Medicine.
Ask the Doctors

Mirror neurons critical to development of empathy

I am a junior in college. I enjoy being around people, so I live in the dorms. Last year, my roommate was depressed, and I also got to feeling down. This year, the girl I live with is cheerful, and I’m having a much better time. Can you “catch” moods from someone you live with?
April 21, 2025   |  
3 min read
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Running may have similar benefits as antidepressants

I started taking meds for depression. When I let my doctor know at my last visit, he told me about a study that says running also helps with depression symptoms. Do you know anything about that? Maybe if I try running, I can stop taking these meds.
April 18, 2025   |  
3 min read
Woman in forest with arms stretched toward sun and trees
Healthy Lifestyle

On Earth Day: Discover benefits of shinrin-yoku

April 18, 2025   |  
2 min read
cancer laboratory
Cancer,
Science & Research

AACR: Advancements in combination therapies for liver and pancreatic cancers, organoid-based platform for personalized head and neck cancer treatment, liquid biopsies for cancer detection and more

The annual meeting, which showcases cutting-edge cancer science and medicine, will feature UCLA-led research in key areas of both translational and basic scientific research.
April 17, 2025   |  
4 min read
Adisa Cartwright and Herbert Najera
Healthy Lifestyle
drinking water blog
Ask the Doctors

Proper hydration is crucial to health

My doctor wants me to hydrate more, but I find it difficult to drink the 64 ounces of water per day he recommends. I have a protein shake with 8 ounces of milk each morning -- does that count toward my total consumption? What other strategies would you suggest?
April 16, 2025   |  
3 min read
Doctor on a computer
Ask the Doctors

Laser treatment for toenail fungus may not provide cure

Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding toenail fungus, health benefits of walking, and cramp-fasciculation syndrome.
April 14, 2025   |  
3 min read
Patient and doctor looking at results
Science & Research

Clinical outcomes improve when patient’s and surgeon’s ethnicity match, study shows

Data revealed reduced hospital stays and readmissions when Hispanic patients were treated by Hispanic surgeons.
April 14, 2025   |  
4 min read
Doctor on a computer
Ask the Doctors

Fruits and vegetables provide helpful polyphenols

Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding polyphenols, oatmeal, coffee, and the health benefits of sleep.
April 11, 2025   |  
3 min read