Should you continue to take acid reflux medication? May 18, 2016 | Patricia Harriman Acid reflux patients that take a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors may have questions about possible side effects. Our GI experts... Read More Tags digestive health
What if I can’t stay home when I’m sick? January 11, 2018 | UCI Health We’ve all done it: worked while sick, especially during cold and flu season, even though doctors say we should rest at home and avoid... Read More Tags flu health tips viruses
Chocolate and wine — good for the heart? February 11, 2016 | Kristina Lindgren Confused about the health benefits of chocolate and red wine? Cardiologist Dr. Ailin Barseghian El-Farra sets the record straight. Read More Tags heart health alcohol health tips
A less invasive approach to kidney tumors April 16, 2015 | Camila Hernandez A growth on a kidney can pose a dilemma. Traditionally, the safest way to find out whether it is cancerous has been to remove the entire kidney.... Read More Tags kidney biopsy cancer patient stories breakthroughs
5 fun new facts about colonoscopies March 21, 2017 | William E. Karnes, MD As much as colonoscopy has improved in recent years, it’s still a bit of a bother. But it's gotten better. Read More Tags cancer colorectal cancer prevention
Emergency room or urgent care? March 05, 2015 | Heather Shannon It’s Friday night. While you chop an onion, your knife slips and now you have a nasty wound. Is this is a problem for the emergency room or... Read More Tags emergency urgent care primary care