The 2014-2015 influenza vaccine may not provide complete protection from the most common flu strain now in circulation, but evidence suggests that it still may reduce the severity and duration of symptoms, UCI Health infectious disease expert Dr. Shruti K. Gohil said. And people who do develop flu-like symptoms –…
What allows people to live 90 and beyond? Believe it or not, drinking the occasional cup of coffee or glass of wine may be one of the ways to increase your life expectancy. According to UC Irvine’s trailblazing 90+ Study, people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol or coffee live…
Losing weight, eating better or exercising more are just a few goals many of us set for ourselves each January. According to Dr. Rajesh “Robby” Gulati, goals should not be something you think about once a year. Lifestyle modifications should progress from months to years and ultimately your lifetime, says…
UCI Health heart-health experts recommend calling your doctor’s office if you have any of the following symptoms that could signal a heart attack: A weight gain of 3 pounds in one day or 5 pounds or more in a week More shortness of breath than usual More swelling of your…
In the whirl of holiday festivities and end-of-year parties, it’s hard not to overindulge. But as you load your plate with all your favorites, know that overeating can be hazardous to your health. A heavy meal doesn’t just pack on pounds, it also can spark a heart attack, especially in…
IN THE NEWS: The Orange County Register has named UCI Health breast cancer specialist Dr. Alice M. Police one of Orange County's 100 most influential people in 2014. Police, a surgical oncologist and medical director of UCI Health Pacific Breast Care Center, was chosen for her leading-edge care of breast…
IN THE NEWS: Ebola preparedness at U.S. hospitals is unlikely to benefit care for other diseases, a U.C. Irvine Health infectious disease expert says, adding that fear of the disease led to diverting funds from other hospital needs. Dr. Susan Huang, medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention for UCI…
IN THE NEWS: When a Newport Beach couple sought an explanation for their kindergarten-age son's behavioral issues, they turned to UCI Health specialist Dr. Robin Steinberg-Epstein at the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Southern California. Once the boy was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, his mother tells the…
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