Mom drilled the words into your head: Always wash your hands thoroughly before eating and after using the restroom. But maybe you weren’t paying attention. A recent study in the Journal of Environmental Health indicates only 5 percent of those using a restroom washed their hands long enough to kill…
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and pumpkin pie. Right now, people all over are feeling the uncomfortable sensation of heartburn (acid reflux) thanks to a big, rich Thanksgiving feast. But when heartburn is more than an occasional nuisance after an indulgent meal, it may mean that you have gastroesophageal reflux…
Heart disease is the leading cause of women’s pregnancy-related deaths in California — but nearly one-third could be prevented, according to UCI Health-led research presented at the recent American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2013. Maternal death rates have been increasing in California and the United States since the mid-1990s, according…
Growing up, Elizabeth Hill had her entire life planned. She would be her family’s first college graduate, a successful professional and, above all, a mother. “I always knew I was born to be a mom,” she says. At 17, however, she was diagnosed with lupus, a disease that can attack…
IN THE NEWS: UCI Health nurse Kathleen Acab is returning to her native Philippines to help the displaced and injured victims of Typhoon Haiyan, tells the Orange County Register. Acab, a psychiatric nurse at UC Irvine Medical Center, is leaving her six children in the care of her husband and…
IN THE NEWS: Along with life-threatening shortages of clean water and food following Typhoon Haiyan, emergency responders are racing to treat patients with severe injuries, UCI Health disaster medicine expert Dr. Kristi Koenig told NBC News. The storm surge caused not only drownings but also churned dangerous debris into swift…
UCI Health heart disease specialists fully support new guidelines for the American public for prevention of cardiovascular disease by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. These guidelines, which were released today, include revised standards for cardiovascular disease risk assessment, cholesterol, obesity and lifestyle management. “These long-awaited documents…
Treating diseases of the brain may seem vastly different from tinkering with computers and electronic devices. But Dr. Frank P.K. Hsu has been making a connection between the two fields for almost 25 years. Hsu, professor and chair of the UC Irvine School of Medicine's Department of Neurological Surgery, is…
The holidays can be a deafening experience for your child–literally–and you may not even realize it. “If you’re a parent, you’ve probably become so accustomed to the noise level of your kids’ favorite toys that you don’t give it a second thought,” says UCI Health otolaryngologist Dr. Hamid Djalilian. Because…
The holidays - starting with Halloween - can be scary for those watching their weight. Avoiding the holiday food onslaught can be a challenge. The average American gains one to two pounds during the holiday season. It may seem inevitable, but it's possible to fend off added weight during the…
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