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At 33, Natalie Schiavone had finally met the man with whom she would share her life and raise a family. Five weeks before their August 2010 wedding, she learned the…

If you haven't seen someone puffing on an electronic cigarette yet, you probably will soon. Sales of the devices are soaring. And the debate about the safety of e-cigarettes is…

During the winter months, some people feel like their normal personalities have deserted them. They're lethargic, irritable and moody. Often referred to as winter blues, the condition is a real…

IN THE NEWS: Jennifer Garcia's doctors told the 29-year-old Moreno Valley mother that she needed to lose the bulk of her 500 pounds if she wanted to live to see…

Dr. Rajesh “Robby” Gulati, medical director of the UCI Health Weight Management Program, has a theory about shedding pounds. “I want you to be happy when you’re doing it because…

Myths about the flu are everywhere, making it difficult to tell the difference between what's fact and what's fiction. UCI Health internist Dr. Emilie Chow busts five of the most…

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,”…

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…

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,"…

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…