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09/12/2025

09/10/2025

UCLA Health and Keck Medicine of USC invite you to a free virtual event on Long COVID. Hear real stories from people living with Long COVID and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/489yZDU
Connect with us on Sept. 13 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM PT.

UCLA Health and Keck Medicine of USC are co-hosting a free patient-focused virtual event on ZOOM that is open to all members of the community. This will include conversations lead by individuals living with Long COVID.

09/10/2025

In the spirit of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, learn how UCLA Health’s multidisciplinary team is pioneering life-changing therapies. In addition to two FDA-approved curative gene therapies, our patients have access to clinical trial treatments. Read more:

09/08/2025

As Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the “kissing bug,” spreads in the US, the CDC issues a warning. Here's what you should know:

Breadcrumb Home Medical Services Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases Chagas disease, which can be deadly, is now considered endemic in the U.S. Spread by the 'kissing bug,' the disease can cause heart failure and cardiac arrest. The "kissing bug" carries a parasite that can be deadly. September....

09/07/2025

Tiny plastic particles are showing up in places no one expected, from remote mountaintops to the deepest ocean trenches—and now in newborns’ first bowel movements. The chemical-loaded fragments travel through our bodies and may disrupt hormones, immunity, digestion and more. Learn more from UCLA Health’s Dr. Eve Glazier and Dr. Elizabeth Ko as we Ask the Doctors:

09/06/2025

Your daily coffee ritual may be stirring up your anxiety more than your energy. Learn five key facts about caffeine’s impact on your nervous system:

09/05/2025

Noise pollution doesn’t just irritate—it can affect your health. Ongoing exposure can affect stress hormones, impact mental health and even increase the risk of heart disease. Read about the effects of noise pollution and how you can best protect yourself:

09/03/2025

Maternal fetal medicine physician, Dr. Ilina D. Pluym, treated Jocelyn Galvez throughout the course of her pregnancy, helping her welcome three identical triplets: Sienna, Rose and Lily.

“Each baby had three people dedicated to each baby, had its own team. As much as it was chaos for me, it wasn't chaos for them," says Jocelyn. "They knew exactly what they were doing. Everyone was ready and prepared." Read the full story in People.

🔗: bit.ly/4mMqSSk

According to UCLA Health's Dr. Ilina Pluym, who was Jocelyn Galvez's physician during the pregnancy, the odds of identical triplets happening are between 1 in 100,000 to 1 in 1,000,0000.

📷: Jocelyn Galvez

08/31/2025

Your sleep habits might be quietly shaping your mental and physical well-being in ways you never realized. A study from UCLA Health reveals that being a night owl could link to anxiety, obesity, and even type 2 diabetes. Learn more about how your sleep affects your body and your health:

08/29/2025

You won't believe how those everyday screen habits are quietly reshaping your body. It’s more than just a stiff neck or sore thumbs—it’s a wake-up call. Click here and discover what’s really going on:

08/27/2025

Matcha has surged in popularity worldwide, but with a global shortage and rising prices, is it really worth the hype? UCLA Health registered dietitian Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD breaks down:
💚 Health benefits backed by research
🍵 Risks of too much caffeine
✅ Smart alternatives if matcha is out of stock
“Matcha can be a wonderful part of a balanced routine…but no single food or drink is a magic bullet.” Read more:

What to know about nutrition, health impacts and alternatives to matcha.

08/26/2025