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A1c testing
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A1C tests might not be accurate in older adults

My blood tests show that I am prediabetic. I am puzzled because I am not overweight, I get plenty of exercise and I eat quite a bit of fiber every day. I don’t eat many sweets, but I do drink wine with meals. I am 77 years old. Is there some other preventive measure I can take?
July 1, 2024   |  
3 min read
Milk alternatives
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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   |  
3 min read
skin cancer prevention
Healthy Lifestyle

How to prevent skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer. It is also one of the most preventable. Learn how protecting yourself from the sun can help you avoid this disease.
June 28, 2024   |  
4 min read
Garth Brooks greets a fan during his visit to the Child Life Zone at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Healthy Lifestyle
A group of adults practicing Tai Chi in a park.
Behavioral Health,
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Discussing test results
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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   |  
3 min read
pathologists
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health
Thomas Johansen waves to the crowd at the Santa Monica Pier, at the end of the 2024 AIDS/Lifecycle ride
Healthy Lifestyle
Doctor typing on computer
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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   |  
3 min read
Two women over 60 walking together
Healthy Lifestyle

Exercise is key to remaining vital as we age

June 24, 2024   |  
2 min read
Kristofer Jones honored on Black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium
Community,
Healthy Lifestyle
Exam room discussing treatments
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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   |  
3 min read
Patient having consultation with a doctor
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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   |  
3 min read
shift work blog
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   |  
5 min read
microbiome
News about UCLA Health
biking
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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   |  
3 min read
caregiving
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Doctor typing on computer
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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   |  
3 min read
Men's health exam with doctor or psychiatrist working with patient having consultation on diagnostic examination on male disease or mental illness in medical clinic or hospital mental health service
Behavioral Health,
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research