How to Shop for Fun, Healthy Family Meals
The pandemic has resulted in healthy changes, and some of those new habits should be keepers. Nearly 90% of consumers report cooking at home more with many increasing their intake ...
Oral Cancer and HPV: What You Should Know
Human papillomavirus, HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. with an estimated 80 million Americans who have the virus. Most of these infections subside o...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 29, 2020
Summer First-Aid Essentials
It's not uncommon for summer fun to take a turn. Whether you fall on a slippery rock at the tide pools or get stung by a bee, being prepared with a summer first-aid kit can make th...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 17, 2020
Is It Safe to Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Travel is top of mind come summertime, but is it safe during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here's what you need to know before you hit the road.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 10, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Bug Bites
Warmer weather means more critters that bite, triggering the urge to scratch and the risks that come with it. We asked Cedars-Sinai dermatologist Jasmine Obioha what you should kno...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 29, 2020
Crush the Weekend—Not Your Joints
For casual athletes who escape the demands of adulthood through exercise and playing sports, pursuing their athletic passions on weekends brings joy—and the possibility of joint in...
Cedars-Sinai Magazine / Feb 26, 2020
The Nature Prescription
Whether you’re angry, stressed, scared or sad, connecting with Mother Nature is powerful medicine that can help reduce stress, boost feel-good hormones and clear a cluttered mind. ...
Cedars-Sinai Magazine / Feb 26, 2020
Vaccine Fast Facts
Immunizations prevent disease and save millions of lives each year.
Cedars-Sinai Magazine / Oct 17, 2019
What are Electrolytes?
When talking about hydration, the typical advice is to replace electrolytes, but what does that mean? Essentially, electrolytes are essential minerals vital to many key functions i...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 16, 2019
FAQ: Hamstring Injuries
The hamstring is a complex muscle structure that tends to be injured across a wide variety of activities. It's one of the most common sports injuries. We asked Dr. Carlos Uquillas,...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 06, 2019
Ask a Doc: Do Fist Bumps Spread Fewer Germs Than Handshakes?
Fist-bumping has grown popular in the last few years: politicians, athletes and celebrities—knocking knuckles as a way to greet people. But does fist-bumping spread fewer germs tha...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 04, 2019
Ask a Doc: What Is Texting Thumb?
All that texting, swiping, and scrolling can send you to the doctor as well as to your favorite apps. It can lead to inflammation, pain, and even surgery.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 29, 2019
Mumps: What You Need to Know
Mumps used to be an achy, swollen-faced illness that most kids miserably weathered over a couple of weeks—while others dealt with complications that lasted a lifetime. Thanks to va...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 08, 2019
Selfie Safety
Most selfie-related injuries are a result of distraction—people get so focused on taking the perfect shot that they ignore basic safety.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 19, 2019
Is running good or bad for your health? We asked a Cedars-Sina...
"The injury rates for running are not necessarily high, but they are real," says Dr. Carlos Uquillas.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 02, 2019
