What to Do When a Loved One Is Suicidal
One in four young adults battled suicidal thoughts in a 2020, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Having a loved one experience suicidal ideation can ...
Don't delay getting a skin exam. Here's what to expect.
It's National Skin Cancer Awareness Month! If caught early, skin cancer is curable, so a skin exam could save your life. Here's what to expect.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 17, 2021
What You Need to Know About Melanoma
Dr. Omid Hamid, director of the Melanoma Program at Cedars-Sinai and chief of Translational Research and Immunotherapy at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute shares the facts...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 03, 2021
HPV Vaccine Recommendations Changed: Is It Right for You?
New recommendations for the HPV vaccine expand its usage beyond adolescents to all adults through age 26 and some people in the 27 to 45 age group. The vaccination protects against...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 19, 2021
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 ...
Cedars-Sinai Magazine / Nov 02, 2020
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
