Dr. Don Garcia: After the Fires: Beware of Respiratory and Mental Health
OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL This past Friday, January 17, the Pasadena Public Health Department reported an outbreak of the gastrointestinal Norovirus at the American Red Cross’ Pasadena Evacuation Shelter that houses Eaton Fire victims who lost their homes or were forced to evacuate. The Health Department confirmed three people at the shelter tested positive for
Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year
Childhood flu shots is down so far this season in every state but Iowa, per new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Flu shots can help prevent kids from getting sick, but they appear to be getting swept up in a broader wave of vaccine skepticism that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
Experts release 2025 dietary recommendations: less red meat, and avoidance of salty and sugary foods
The fresh recommendations build on existing evidence that foods like red meat, and the overconsumption of salty and sugary foods, can be linked to health risks. More than half of American adults struggle with chronic health conditions — like type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease — for which unhealthy diets are a risk
Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments
OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL The pain medication you’re currently taking, the treatment you’re undertaking, and the lifestyle or diet change your doctor prescribed—all of it is likely the result of a medical trial. These investigations test new drugs, procedures, devices, or behavioral changes to determine if they are safe and effective to recommend to
Dr. Zyss: Men; take care of your health
OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL A “macho” attitude, cultural and societal beliefs, and a distrust of doctors often prevents Latino men from going regularly to see a physician. But a regular check up, especially for those in families with a history of heart disease and diabetes in their families, or whenever unexplained pains and
FDA approval of drug regimen helps lower recurrence risk for early-stage breast cancer patients
Two-time breast cancer survivor Teri Boudreaux is grateful for the time she gets to spend with her family, whether traveling with her husband, playing with her grandchildren, hiking, relaxing on the beach, or picking up new hobbies such as pickleball. Yet, a persistent fear lingers in the back of her mind: the possibility of the