Americans may think they consume plenty of protein, but newer research highlights the beneficial effects of consuming more protein than the recommended daily allowance, especially when you are trying to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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UCI Health heart disease specialists fully support new guidelines for the American public for prevention of cardiovascular disease by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. These guidelines,…
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Treating diseases of the brain may seem vastly different from tinkering with computers and electronic devices. But Dr. Frank P.K. Hsu has been making a connection between the two fields…
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The holidays can be a deafening experience for your child–literally–and you may not even realize it. “If you’re a parent, you’ve probably become so accustomed to the noise level of…
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