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Plant-based milks make great substitute for cow’s milk
You recently mentioned you steer your patients away from cow’s milk. I know some people think it’s bad for you, but could you please explain? Is it the fat in milk that people think makes it unhealthful, or is it the milk itself? I read that yogurt is OK. Why would that be different?
June 28, 2024
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3 min read
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Garth Brooks stops by Child Life Zone at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
June 27, 2024
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Latent tuberculosis can turn active at any time
I am 14 years old and recently had to test for tuberculosis. What is the common age range for tuberculosis? I did some research and learned that there are both latent and active tuberculosis infections. What is the cause of this dormant phase in tuberculosis bacteria?
June 26, 2024
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3 min read
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Heart transplant recipient inspires with 545-mile bike ride
June 25, 2024
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5 min read
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Carbon monoxide from cigarettes causes oxygen debt
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding congestive heart failure, cluster headaches, and grip strength.
June 24, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Exercise is key to remaining vital as we age
June 24, 2024
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A physician’s legacy shines at Dodgers’ Black Heritage Night
June 21, 2024
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3 min read
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Essential tremor not linked to neurological disease
I think I'm coming down with essential tremors, which run in my family. At age 81, my left hand and left leg are making movements that I'm not initiating. My dad died at 95, and because I'm otherwise healthy, I expect to live with this for many years. I need to know what to expect.
June 21, 2024
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3 min read
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Cancer
Neuroendocrine cancer is often slow-moving, lacks symptoms
We have a family friend who passed away just three weeks after being diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. There were no symptoms at all, and it was found pretty much by accident, during an appendectomy. What kind of cancer is that? Does it always move so fast?
June 19, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
5 long-term health effects of shift work
The long-term health effects of shift work raise your risk of chronic disease. But lifestyle changes and community resources can help.
June 18, 2024
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5 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Oatzempic is not Ozempic: It’s risky to count on TikTok for nutrition tips
June 18, 2024
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3 min read
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Regular exercise benefits memory regardless of age
I retired last fall, and while I do enjoy the free time, I’ve become worried that the loss of mental stimulus will affect my memory. My husband says he heard about a study that showed being physically active helps your memory. Do you know if that’s true?
June 17, 2024
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3 min read
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Seek medical care when tick bite is followed by rash
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding raw milk, fat-burning supplements, and stem cells to manage Type 1 diabetes.
June 14, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Should you do a cleanse?
Detoxes and cleanses claim to help you flush toxins, lose weight and stay healthy. But you should weigh the pros and cons of cleansing before trying it.
June 12, 2024
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4 min read
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Terminology helps differentiate life stages of patients
When I was in the waiting room at my doctor’s office, I overheard the nurses referring to two of the patients as a “young old” and an “oldest old.” Is this office shorthand, or are these actual medical categories? It sounded disrespectful.
June 12, 2024
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3 min read
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Ketogenic diet may help with certain medication side effects
Our 23-year-old son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He’s good about taking his medications, but he struggles with the side effects. We recently read that a ketogenic diet may be helpful. We would be grateful for any information you can share about this.
June 10, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Homeless Healthcare Collaborative helps train next generation of nurse practitioners
June 10, 2024
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5 min read
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Corns develop after bone is exposed to repeated friction
I’ve been dealing with a corn on top of my little toe for almost a year. I used the patches you get at the drugstore and it went away, but a few months later, it came back. Why? How do I stop that from happening?
June 7, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Heroic nurse assures umpire is safe at home
June 7, 2024
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle
Why good posture matters
Bad posture can have some surprising effects on your overall health. Learn why standing tall is important — and how you can improve your posture.
June 6, 2024
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4 min read