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Carbon monoxide detectors will trigger alarm at any height
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding carbon monoxide poisoning, panic attacks, hip bursitis, and lichen planus.
May 15, 2024
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Kidney issues often arise after cardiac episodes
I am a 54-year-old man, and I'm recovering from a heart attack. My doctor is monitoring my heart and my kidneys. (So far, they are fine.) She says a heart attack puts you at risk of kidney disease. Why is that? What can be done to prevent it?
May 13, 2024
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Are prebiotic sodas a healthier alternative for kids?
May 13, 2024
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5 min read
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Stem cells from baby teeth must be extracted carefully
I'm getting a lot of advice during my pregnancy. Some of it is useful, but there have been a few old wives’ tales mixed in. A friend says you're supposed to save your children's baby teeth because they're a source of stem cells. Is this really true?
May 10, 2024
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3 min read
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Nurse invents pill-pack-opening device to boost efficiency, comfort, safety for fellow nurses
May 10, 2024
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6 min read
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How UCLA Health’s Pride Network empowers LGBTQ+ employees
“To have a supportive community outside and at work is so crucial.”
May 10, 2024
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5 min read
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Medication and talk therapy may help with panic disorders
Can you please talk about panic attacks? Each time I have one, I can't eat, sleep or socialize. The medication I was given has severe side effects. Are there other treatments or other things I can do? Sometimes just my thoughts trigger an attack, and I'm in it for a month with no relief.
May 8, 2024
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3 min read
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Panel urges women to begin screening for breast cancer at younger age
May 8, 2024
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4 min read
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The Hidden Ally in Your Fitness Journey: Understanding the Role of the Gut Microbiota
May 7, 2024
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2 min read
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GLP-1 medications may slow progression of Parkinson’s symptoms
I have Parkinson's disease. I was diagnosed 10 months ago, and it is already affecting my ability to walk and to use my hands. My husband recently read that there's a diabetes drug that can slow down the symptoms. Do you know anything about that?
May 6, 2024
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3 min read
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People with PTSD can benefit from therapy dogs
My brother was just diagnosed with PTSD. I would like to know more about that. A guy in his veterans’ support group who got a therapy dog says it's helping him feel better. I'm interested in any research about therapy dogs and PTSD. Are they a good idea?
May 3, 2024
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Rapid weight loss can lead to loss of muscle mass
I am 74 years old and have Type 2 diabetes. I was prescribed Ozempic, and it helped lower my A1C. I also lost 22 pounds, which I'm happy about. I have heard you can also lose muscle on Ozempic, so I'm concerned. What can I do to avoid that?
May 1, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
6 things you can do to prevent bloating
Bloating can be uncomfortable. Here are six ways to prevent bloating — including habits and foods to avoid — and when to see a doctor about it.
April 29, 2024
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5 min read
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Flu shot may help prevent heart attacks
I can't stop thinking about what my doctor said when I got my flu shot last fall. I'm a 55-year-old man, and I have a history of high blood pressure. He said the flu shot will give me extra protection against having a heart attack. What is the connection?
April 29, 2024
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3 min read
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Hemodialysis allows machine to act as artificial kidney
A good friend of our family is on the kidney transplant list and is having hemodialysis. Can you please explain what that entails? My wife and I want to help, but we don't want to bother him with a lot of questions.
April 26, 2024
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3 min read
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How to recognize ADHD in women
The signs of ADHD in women are different — which is why the condition is often underdiagnosed. Learn how to recognize the signs of ADHD in women and get help.
April 26, 2024
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3 min read
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Bruin ties stay strong: Former UCLA employees return as volunteers
April 25, 2024
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3 min read
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Cancer
Study looks at role of oral microbe in colorectal cancer
I recently read about a study that found a link between a certain kind of bacteria that lives in your mouth and the risk of developing colon cancer. I would like to know more details about that study, and also if this might point to a new approach in treatments.
April 24, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
5 ways to boost your hip health
Your hips support your back and keep you moving. Knowing how to keep your hips healthy can reduce the pain and stiffness that can come with aging.
April 24, 2024
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
The surprising connection between sleep and weight management
A healthy diet and exercise certainly play a role in weight management. But the connection between sleep and weight could be your secret weapon.
April 24, 2024
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3 min read