IN THE NEWS: Nearly 40 people were sickened this week after eating cakes from a Santa Ana bakery, but their symptoms suggested more than food poisoning. Victims told the Orange County Register they experienced heart palpitations, dizziness, numbness and hallucinatory thoughts. UCI Health emergency department physician Dr. Carl Schultz told…
IN THE NEWS: UCI Health voice, swallowing and breathing expert Dr. Sunil Verma will appear on the nationally syndicated The Doctors TV show to discuss tracheal stenosis, a potentially life-threatening condition. The episode chronicles Donna, a patient who was suffering from progressive shortness of breath for years. After two years…
IN THE NEWS: With a local measles outbreak in the news, the Orange County Register published questions and answers about vaccines with UCI Health epidemiologist Dr. Shruti Gohil. about the importance of vaccines. Gohil, an assistant clinical professor of infectious diseases, discussed lingering concerns about the efficacy and safety of…
A program offered by UCI Health Weight Management Program and created by HMR Weight Management Services (HMR) has been named the No. 2 Best Weight-Loss Diet in U.S. News & World Reports’ Best Diets of 2015. The ranking was based on both short- and long-term weight-loss ratings of the HMR…
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…
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