Colorectal cancer: Not just your parent's disease March 28, 2016 | Patricia Harriman Don’t think you’re too young to get colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer in young adults — those under age 50 — is on the... Read More Tags colorectal cancer cancer prevention patient stories
Thinking about dementia like cancer February 29, 2016 | Patricia Harriman UC Irvine Alzheimer's disease researcher Frank LaFerla says receiving a dementia diagnosis is in some ways like getting a cancer diagnosis.... Read More Tags Alzheimer's dementia aging brain
Cutting edge technology for weight loss without the cutting February 26, 2016 | Patricia Harriman New technology offers options for those seeking weight loss alternatives that don't require surgery, according to UCI Health gastrointestinal... Read More Tags weight loss breakthroughs
What you should know about heart disease February 23, 2016 | Patricia Harriman The American Heart Association gauges the cardiovascular health of the nation by tracking the health behaviors and factors that increase risks for... Read More Tags heart health health tips
Heart disease is No. 1 health threat for women February 19, 2016 | Patricia Harriman Heart disease kills six times as many women each year as breast cancer. While it's the leading cause of death in the U.S., it's also the number one... Read More Tags heart health women's health prevention
Mental health moves into mainstream of primary care February 18, 2016 | Patricia Harriman A federal panel recently recommended adding mental health screening as a routine part of a doctor visit. According to UCI Health psychiatrist Dr.... Read More Tags depression mental health primary care health tips