With spring comes longer, warmer days and budding landscapes. It also marks the start of hay fever season, which in Southern California can last well into fall, says UCI Health…
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When you have stiff, painful and swollen joints, the last thing on your mind might be getting outdoors for a little physical activity. But when you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,…
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Here’s the buzz: A form of meditation called mindfulness-based stress reduction, or MBSR, has been shown in many studies to help with chronic pain, hypertension, anxiety and depression. It might…
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Migraines can be debilitating, but for some people who experience auras with their headaches, they could be a marker for a more serious danger – an increased risk for stroke. …
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Colorectal cancer typically appears in people who are in their 50s and 60s, says Dr. Michael Stamos, chairman of UCI Health Department of Surgery and president of the American Society…
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Preventing colon and rectal cancer is as easy as getting regular checkups, UCI Health colorectal surgeon Dr. Michael J. Stamos tells CBS2 News viewers in a public service announcement airing…
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There have been great advances in colorectal cancer surgery in recent years, says Dr. Michael Stamos, chairman of UCI Health Department of Surgery and president of the American Society of…
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IN THE NEWS: By creating the Sue and Ralph Stern Center for Cancer Clinical Trials and Research at UC Irvine with a $5 million donation, the philanthropists hope to give…
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A colonoscopy is the best way to find out whether cancer lurks, says Dr. Kenneth Chang, chief of gastroenterology for UCI Health and executive director of the H.H. Chao Comprehensive…
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IN THE NEWS: Embattled New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may be hurting politically, but he appears to be on track to shed much of his girth, says UCI Health bariatric…
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While some people may associate the time change with some types of headaches, there is a strong connection between sleep deprivation and headaches, says UCI Health neurologist Dr. Lama Al-Khoury.…
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In California, heart disease is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths. While some women with pre-existing cardiac conditions may need to take special precautions before and during pregnancy, other expecting…
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The UCI Health Division of Hematology/Oncology is among the nation’s first practices to be re-certified by American Society of Clinical Oncology for high-quality patient care. The ASCO Quality Oncology Practice…
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Sue and Ralph Stern have made a $5 million gift to UC Irvine, establishing the Sue and Ralph Stern Center for Cancer Clinical Trials and Research at the Chao Family…
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Women with advanced cervical cancer now have a new treatment option that could lengthen their lives. A trial led by UC Irvine gynecologic oncologist Dr. Krishnansu S. Tewari found that…
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Nearly half a century after the measles vaccine became routine for U.S. children, few people remember how dangerous the disease can be. But each year, the virus — which is…
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IN THE NEWS: A Virginia teenager treated at UC Irvine Medical Center for a neural disorder known as "suicide disease" is doing well after treatment by UCI Health neurosurgeon Dr.…
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Southern Californians concerned about measles cases recently reported in three counties should ensure they and their children are up-to-date with their measles immunizations. People who are not vaccinated are at…
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Most wives might not be thrilled to spend Valentine’s Day in the hospital. Not Theresa Bonvino. She can simply look across her room in the UC Irvine Douglas Hospital orthopaedics…
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Feb. 14 is a milestone of sorts for Walt and Barbara Smith. On Valentine’s Day in 2008, Walt was recovering from surgery. He had just been diagnosed with stage IV…
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