Beating lung cancer at the genetic root September 05, 2023 | UCI Health A Mission Viejo woman diagnosed with terminal lung cancer was able to attack her disease at its genetic roots thanks to the experts at UCI Health. Read More Tags antibiotics bacteria biopsy cancer lung patient stories
Protect yourself from tick-borne infections June 07, 2023 | UCI Health The best defense for tick-borne illnesses is avoiding or removing the tiny insects as soon as possible. Read More Tags antibiotics bacteria emergency flu health tips infections skin viruses urgent care
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs: a looming health threat March 03, 2023 | Sophia Papa Superbugs are no ordinary germs: they have evolved to resist most antibiotics. They are not only increasing in number, antibiotic resistance also... Read More Tags antibiotics bacteria health tips infections prevention viruses
Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer April 23, 2020 | UCI Health In a pinch, hand sanitizer can disinfect if it’s at least 60% alcohol. But hands down, soap and water is the most effective way to remove... Read More Tags bacteria hand washing health tips infections viruses Covid-19
Uveitis: Eye condition triggered by gut bacteria? September 06, 2018 | UCI Health Uveitis, a painful inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, is an autoimmune reaction that may be triggered by gut bacteria. Read More Tags bacteria eye
Dodging the back-to-school bugs September 20, 2016 | UCI Health School is back in session, and classrooms can be germ factories. What can you do to protect your kids – and keep them from infecting the rest... Read More Tags kids' health viruses hand washing bacteria vaccines immunizations flu