When it comes to stroke, there’s good news and bad news. “The good news is that 80 percent of strokes are preventable with proper medical care and simple lifestyle changes,”…
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After a long bout of physical activity, whether working in the garden or taking a long hike, your hips and knees may feel stiff and achy for a day or…
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Every flu season, UCI Health internist Dr. Emilie Chow finds herself repeating one thing: the flu vaccine does not cause the flu. "Each year, that is our number one question,"…
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Mom drilled the words into your head: Always wash your hands thoroughly before eating and after using the restroom. But maybe you weren’t paying attention. A recent study in the…
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Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and pumpkin pie. Right now, people all over are feeling the uncomfortable sensation of heartburn (acid reflux) thanks to a big, rich Thanksgiving feast. But…
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Heart disease is the leading cause of women’s pregnancy-related deaths in California — but nearly one-third could be prevented, according to UCI Health-led research presented at the recent American Heart…
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Growing up, Elizabeth Hill had her entire life planned. She would be her family’s first college graduate, a successful professional and, above all, a mother. “I always knew I was…
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Growing up, Elizabeth Hill had her entire life planned. She would be her family’s first college graduate, a successful professional and, above all, a mother. “I always knew I was…
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IN THE NEWS: UCI Health nurse Kathleen Acab is returning to her native Philippines to help the displaced and injured victims of Typhoon Haiyan, tells the Orange County Register. Acab,…
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IN THE NEWS: Along with life-threatening shortages of clean water and food following Typhoon Haiyan, emergency responders are racing to treat patients with severe injuries, UCI Health disaster medicine expert…
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