A high sodium diet may increase the risk of eczema. Eating just one extra gram of sodium per day – the amount in a Big Mac – increases the likelihood of flares by 22%.
IN THE NEWS: Springtime means flowers, birds and the inevitable seasonal allergies. But things are changing. Allergy, asthma and immunology specialists from around the country are seeing a growing number of patients experiencing allergies that have become more severe. On top of that, allergies appear to be getting less seasonal…
Study finds that mesalamine, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can fight the fungus Candida albicans in the gut, potentially preventing the risk of invasive candidiasis in patients with blood cancers.
Teens who come from close-knit neighborhoods and families are less likely to have sex at a young age, while teens’ schools have less influence on their sexual behavior.
Orange, Calif. — UCI Health cancer clinicians and scientists presented key findings and insights that will help advance cancer research and care at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), one of the world’s largest scientific gatherings in the field. The meeting — held May…
UC Davis Health researchers are studying infants whose aunts or uncles are autistic. The goal is to determine whether infants with a second-degree relative with autism may need additional support.
Rewind four years ago when most of this graduating class of collegians were seniors in high school and you’ll be reminded of bittersweet Zoom commencement ceremonies where graduates huddled around a screen to not get their diplomas or shake hands with their principals or hug their classmates.
Third-year UC Davis Health GI fellow Alex Zhornitskiy has received an award recognizing his leadership in diversifying the future physician workforce and advocating for the underserved.
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