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Rare autoimmune disorder targets skin in aging populations

UCLA Health — January 16, 2023

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.

Not getting a flu shot is a health risk

UCLA Health — January 13, 2023

I’ve been reading that it’s a pretty bad flu season this year, and I’m starting to get worried about getting sick. I haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, but I think it might be too late. Is it still worthwhile to get the vaccine? Is this year’s vaccine effective?

Virtual Toy Drive raises more than $28K

UC Davis Health — January 13, 2023

The holidays were merrier for hospitalized kids at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, thanks to $28,989 that was raised during the 2022 Virtual Toy Drive.

Eight people and two facility dogs pose in storeroom filled with toy donations

Semaglutide for weight loss – what you need to know

UCLA Health — January 12, 2023

The search for effective and safe weight loss treatment seems never-ending. But the newest anti-obesity medication, semaglutide, is still making waves more than a year after its 2021 approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The injectable drug, initially only used as diabetes medication, is the first drug since…

New UC Davis documentary set to air on PBS

UC Davis Health — January 12, 2023

A new documentary from the UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center, “Dignidad,” premieres on PBS stations across the United States beginning Jan. 14.

Irva Hertz-Picciotto

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