Dialing Back Pandemic Drinking
Alcohol use crept up during COVID-19, as more people turned to drinking to cope with the anxiety, stress and loss. But excessive drinking comes with a steep cost for your long-term...
Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy Hurdles
Vaccine hesitancy has proven to be one of the highest hurdles to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Cedars-Sinai is tackling the problem through community outreach.
Video Visits: When Should I Use Them?
As telemedicine takes on growing prominence in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Cedars-Sinai primary care physician breaks down when and how to use video visits—and whe...
COVID-19 Vaccine Update for Patients
Working with local, state and federal officials, Cedars-Sinai is committed to bringing our patients and community timely vaccines and the best healthcare available through the COVI...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 26, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Soniya Gandhi
Meet Dr. Soniya Gandhi, infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai and Vice President of Medical Affairs and Associate Chief Medical Office.
What to Expect This Flu Season
Last year, the magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic overshadowed the absence, for the first time in recorded history, of our usual global pandemic: the flu. That event—or non-event—h...
Community Exposure
A new study suggests that even for healthcare workers, community—rather than the workplace—is the more common source of coronavirus exposure.
Enzyme Targeted by Coronavirus Influences Gut Inflammation
Although the coronavirus usually strikes the lungs first, it can inflame and damage organs in the body. A study at Cedars-Sinai shows that the enzyme facilitating these attacks is ...
Understanding Vaccine Boosters
With vaccination rates for COVID-19 rising, immunity is more important than ever. Immunologist Suzanne Cassel, MD, explains what vaccine boosters are and their role in beating back...
What Women Need to Know About Blood Clots
In the wake of concerns over COVID-19-vaccine-linked blood clots, a Cedars-Sinai gynecologist explains what women need to know about the condition, the risks and how to protect the...
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Trials in Children
Clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine are underway in children, but the process isn't quite the same as it is in adults. Learn how scientists run vaccine and treatment trials in...
PTSD From COVID-19? What You Should Know
More than half a million Americans have died from COVID-19. Thousands more suffered from financial losses compounded by businesses, schools and daycares shutting down. The fallout ...
How to Get More Men to Go to the Doctor
Men are more likely to neglect preventive health screenings with their primary care doctor. For Men's Health Month, we talked to Primary Care physician Dr. Nitin Kapur about why me...
Cancer Patients Find New Ways to Connect Virtually During COVI...
Going through cancer treatments is tough no matter what. During the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Arash Asher talks about how our virtual Wellness, Resilience and Survivorship programs ar...
Liquid Gold: How Breast Milk Could Pass Along COVID-19 Immunit...
If you're a new or soon-to-be mom, getting vaccinated against COVID-19 might come with an added benefit: protecting your babies. Learn more.
