Discussing research not the same as giving advice
Ask the Doctors answers a few of your most-asked questions this month
[...]New treatment for early-stage lung cancer has Jami Way living the normal life she wants
‘There are so many different therapies and great doctors who want to keep you alive and get you more years,’ says the Thousand Oaks resident
[...]Antiviral medications safe treatment for influenza
I thought I had a bad summer cold, but it turned out to be the flu. I didn’t know that can happen in the summer. Urgent care offered me an antiviral medication, but since I’m not familiar with those, I said no. I would like to know more about antiviral treatment for the flu.
[...]Should you take gummy vitamins?
Gummy vitamins make being healthy fun — they’re sweet, fun to eat and promise to deliver essential vitamins and minerals. But not all supplements are created equal. Choose the wrong ones, and you may do more harm than good. The number of available vitamins is overwhelming — supplements and multivitamins[...]
[...]Our best UCLA Health stories of 2022
Writers of the UCLA Health Content Team share their most powerful, informative, uplifting stories of the year
[...]Preventive vs. diagnostic care: What to know and why it matters
Understanding the difference between preventive and diagnostic care helps with scheduling appointments and avoids surprises in your medical bill.
[...]Alcohol consumption spikes during holiday season
I come from a large family, and we’ll have a lot of holiday parties. I want to enjoy myself, but I also want to start the new year feeling healthy. My concern is more about drinking alcohol than about eating. I would appreciate it if you could talk about how to handle that part of the holidays.
[...]UCLA Health goes global in its cafeteria offerings
The culinary team is adding flavor and culture for a brand-new experience in the Dining Commons
[...]As COVID-19 cases climb, experts stress importance of getting your shot
The ‘bivalent’ booster helps protect against the original strain as well as the omicron variant
[...]Dr. Jenny Tran exemplifies whole-person, culturally focused care at the heart of Simms/Mann cancer program
The psychologist’s experience navigating the health care system as a teen helps her connect with patients going through cancer treatment
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