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A bird’s-eye view of the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to now
Here's a look back at what we encountered.
Top Stories
Semel Institute to offer mindfulness instruction to researchers, doctors, staff
Between 2005 and now, depression and anxiety have grown significantly among teens and young adults
Rep. Ted Lieu presents $592,000 check to UCLA Health leadership
Health and Wellness
I have read that older adults may not get enough vitamin D in winter. My father-in-law is 73 years old. He’s from Florida, but he’s spending a year with us here in Maine. He can’t be outdoors all the time like he is at home. How important is vitamin D? How do we know if he’s getting enough?
I had COVID-19, and now I’ve got long COVID. I have neuropathy and brain fog, and when I try to exercise, I get exhausted right away. My doctor said it just takes a while to get back on your feet, like after you’ve had the flu, but this feels different. What is the latest news on long COVID?
I am 75 years old, and two years ago, I was diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid. I understand this is an autoimmune problem. I also understand that this is more common in older people. I would like to know more about it. I have been prescribed minocycline, which has been helping.
Children's Health
The measles vaccine is 93% effective after the first dose and 97% effective after two doses
Tips from Stuart House, a program of the Rape Treatment Center
What can I do to protect my baby from RSV? What are the symptoms?
Patient Stories
Being a great doctor is not just about being first in your class at Med School. It's actually much more about developing compassion, empathy, insight ...
“My dad was 54 years old when he passed away,” says Porchia Toussaint, who was 31 when she learned her dad had stage 4 colon ...
“My new primary care physician was shocked that I hadn’t had a colonoscopy yet,” says 62-year-old James Weatherall, who chose UCLA Health for his medical ...
Healthy Aging
I have read that older adults may not get enough vitamin D in winter. My father-in-law is 73 years old. He’s from Florida, but he’s spending a year with us here in Maine. He can’t be outdoors all the time like he is at home. How important is vitamin D? How do we know if he’s getting enough?
The balance test is part of an important body of research that links good balance to health and well-being
As we grow older, our body and our skin changes
Mindfulness and Mental Health
Semel Institute to offer mindfulness instruction to researchers, doctors, staff
Between 2005 and now, depression and anxiety have grown significantly among teens and young adults
Responses range from fear and vulnerability to a feeling of connection and common humanity, says UCLA Health psychologist Dr. Emanuel Maidenberg
Care Compliments
Karen is very knowledgeable, kind, competent, compassionate, calm and reassuring. She also listened and attended to my needs right away. I can’t say the same ...
Major issues and both Stephanie and Yasmine solved my problems in one call. Had been chasing my sleep study approval, which was initially denied. But ...
I underwent a LASIK operation over 10 years ago (2011) and to this day, whenever I visit a new optometrist, they always complement the work ...
