Why Accreditation Matters in Choosing a Congenital Heart Program
The Guerin Family Congenital Heart Program recently earned accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association. Why does accreditation matter when choosing a program to treat adult congenital heart conditions?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 08, 2023
Support for Nursing Parents
Breast milk has vast health benefits, but many parents stop nursing early. Lactation consultants highlight ways to make breastfeeding work for you.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 06, 2023
New Spine Technique Returns Patient to his Feet
After pioneering spine surgery, an active life coach gets back on his feet.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 29, 2023
How to Prevent Hearing Loss in Young People
Young people are at greater risk of preventable hearing loss than ever before. Our cedars-sinai experts describe the habits that harm hearing and offer ways to avoid damage.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 24, 2023
FAQs About Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage can be an important tool, particularly after surgery that affects the lymph nodes. Unfortunately, lymphatic drainage is often misunderstood. Here, Mae Murakami, a physical therapist at Cedars-Sinai provides answers to some of the most pressing questions about lymphatic drainage massage
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 22, 2023
New Drug for Postpartum Depression: What to Know
A new drug to treat severe postpartum depression could be available as soon as this year.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 17, 2023
Do Children Need Genetic Testing?
Learn how working with a medical geneticist can uncover genetic conditions in children and guide treatment decisions.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 15, 2023
Fatty Liver Disease: Know Your Risk
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is difficult to diagnose, but can be reversed when diagnosed early.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 10, 2023
Why Hot Flashes Occur and How to Treat Them
Eight out of ten menopausal women get hot flashes. Jessica Chan, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at Cedars-Sinai helps us understand hot flashes, their underlying cause, triggers and treatment options.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 08, 2023
How to Exercise as You Age
Imagine a personalized exercise prescription, tailored to your biology, genetics and age. That could be the future of new Cedars-Sinai physiology research.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 03, 2023
Brain-Training Tips From a Top Sports Doctor
Vernon Williams, MD, a team doctor for the Los Angeles Rams, shares his top brain-training tips.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 01, 2023
Childhood Obesity: What Parents Need to Know
Pediatricians are intervening sooner in childhood obesity. But how do you know when your child is overweight, or when to seek medical treatment?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 26, 2023
Anxiety in the Golden Years: What You Should Know
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in older adults, but just one-third of older patients with an anxiety disorder receive treatment. Sonja Rosen, MD, chief of Cedars-Sinai’s Geriatric Program explains more about anxiety disorders in older adults.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 24, 2023
La diferencia entre los trastornos psicológicos perinatales: ansiedad, TOC y psicosis
Los nuevos padres suelen preocuparse por sus bebés, a veces imaginando lo peor. ¿Cuándo se vuelve nociva esa ansiedad?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 20, 2023
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Pediatric Plastic Surgeon Victor Chien
Meet Victor Chien, MD, a pediatric plastic surgeon who serves as the director of cleft and craniofacial surgery at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s. Victor shares insights into his unique career journey from emcee to ecologist to pediatric plastic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 19, 2023
What to Know About High Blood Pressure in Young Men
You may think you’re too young to get high blood pressure. Yet nearly a third of men ages 18-39 have it—and it can cost them dearly if left untreated. Here’s what you need to know.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 17, 2023
Five Signs You May Have Cataracts
Detecting cataracts early can help reduce inflammation and prevent or improve other eye conditions. Learn more about signs and symptoms of cataracts.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 14, 2023
Am I at Risk for Dementia? What You Need to Know
Knowing your dementia risk can help you make changes that might delay its onset—or potentially prevent you from experiencing it during your lifetime.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 12, 2023
Heart Disease: When to Get a Second Opinion
If you’ve been told you need a heart procedure, the renowned heart experts at Cedars-Sinai can offer a Virtual Second Opinion that could transform your life. Learn more about the benefits of a virtual second opinion from our conversation with Joanna Chikwe, MD.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 12, 2023
You’re Not Alone: Coping With Endometriosis
Many of the roughly 6.5 million U.S. women with endometriosis suffer in silence for years. Emotional and medical support is vital for these patients. Here at Cedars-Sinai, we offer different types of support for patients with endometriosis.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 10, 2023
Understanding Prenatal Genetic Testing and Diagnostics
Prenatal screening and diagnosis can provide parents-to-be with invaluable information about their babies. To learn more about how prenatal genetic counseling and diagnosis can maximize the health of your pregnancy, check out these frequently asked questions.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 06, 2023
At-Home Sleep Tests: What to Know
Are you waking up tired and feeling drowsy during the day? Is your bedmate complaining of your snoring? At-home sleep tests can help Cedars-Sinai doctors diagnose sleep apnea.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 30, 2023
Lifelong Journey: A Scleroderma Patient and Her Doctor
Scleroderma patient Terecita Delacruz travels to Cedars-Sinai from Northern California for care with her trusted doctor.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 27, 2023
ACL Tears in Girls and Women
Women and girls—especially those who play soccer, basketball or softball—are more likely than boys and men to tear the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Cedars-Sinai physicians are studying why ACL injuries are more common in females and are looking for possible ways to prevent them.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 23, 2023