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Cedars-Sinai Health System hospitals ranked among the top in the U.S., California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2026-27” rankings.Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll for the 11th …

G’bari Gilliam was living the life he had dreamed about since childhood. The professional hip-hop dancer had moved to Los Angeles, built a successful career and was rehearsing for his next performance when his heart suddenly stopped.Gilliam, 32, …

For children, a big part of summer fun is hitting the pool, water park, beach, lake or river—anywhere they can cool off and play in the water. But one of the unwanted consequences of spending lots of time in the water is ear infections, commonly …

At her 20-week ultrasound, Marisol Pineda expected a routine glimpse at her soon-to-be third baby boy. Instead, the doctors delivered Pineda and her husband, Javier, some unexpected news. Luka Pineda would be born with a cleft lip and a cleft …

Before summer travelers leave home, health experts have a reminder that has nothing to do with the record heat in Europe and the U.S.: Make sure your vaccinations are up to date.Although polio has largely receded from public health concerns in the …

The new Cedars-Sinai Cayton BRCA Center is helping women and men with BRCA genetic mutations manage their risk of developing cancer. The center, which will open in early July, thanks to a $30 million gift from the Cayton Goldrich Family Foundation, …

A new medication could double survival time in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to Phase III clinical trial results presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 annual meeting and simultaneously published in …

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is embracing the healing power of music by launching a unique music therapy program.At the crib side, a guitarist and singer serenades newborns hooked up to loud, beeping and …

Cedars-Sinai Health System hospitals earned top quality ratings for 2026 in data released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).The federal agency annually rates more than 2,000 hospitals nationwide on a one-to-five-star …

Cedars-Sinai, the Official Medical Provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is  playing a key role in planning for what will be one of the largest sporting events in the world.Behind the scenes, that preparation includes building a vast, …

To view a striking new piece of public art in Los Angeles, you’ll need to go to a hospital.Cedars-Sinai has unveiled the largest artwork in its extensive collection, and it’s located on the façade of the new Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital, now under …

Irine Lagat-Fischer always knew she wanted a family. Originally from Kenya, she was one of 10 children and recalls her large, close-knit circle of relatives was the center of her world.But when the former collegiate long-distance runner struggled to …

Angelica Ponce was on cloud nine. She was in her mid-20s and starting her dream job as a kindergarten teacher. Recently, she also had become engaged to her high school sweetheart and was excited to start wedding planning.Within weeks, though, …

Nearly 2,000 middle school, high school and college students from throughout California registered to attend a day designed to inspire them to become the next generation of healthcare professionals.The fourth annual Black Men in White Coats Youth …

Cedars-Sinai has expanded availability of its Virtual Second Opinion program to residents of 39 states, giving people across the U.S. fast, convenient, at-home access to expert medical insights on treatment options for more than 600 health …

A Cedars-Sinai surgeon recently performed the medical center’s first fully robotic kidney transplant, paving the way for more patients to undergo the less invasive method, which results in less pain and faster healing for patients.For nearly two …

C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, has a pretty good idea why many women with heart disease don’t get the healthcare they need.“Too often, when a young woman has heart disease symptoms, a physician will ignore those symptoms and tell her that she needs to …

Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University and Caltech have launched a new partnership to drive innovative collaborations and foster scientific breakthroughs beyond what either organization could achieve alone.“This new academic alliance between these …

Philip and Linda Simmons have loved each other in sickness and in health—mostly health—for decades. Cancer dealt them a double blow that made recent years difficult, but after treatment at Cedars-Sinai, they are celebrating Valentine’s Day …

AJ Starsiak was stretching at his gym, preparing to do squats, when he felt an alarming pop in his back.The 39-year-old father, who plays softball and ice hockey and spends weekends off-roading, was no stranger to minor injuries. But the …

Cedars-Sinai maternal-fetal medicine specialists have developed a postpartum blood pressure monitoring program that is receiving high marks from patients and addressing health risks faced by women during and after childbirth.Hypertensive disorders …

How to Access Care When It's Not an EmergencyFor children and adults with milder symptoms, a virtual visit through a mobile app like Cedars-Sinai Connect is a great first step to get reassurance or guidance on the best treatment …

Following a joyful holiday season spent with loved ones, many people start the new year feeling sluggish—often from indulging in rich food and drinks or falling out of their workout routines.Time for a change, said Sara Espinoza, MD, medical …

An unusually high number of people developed a heart attack, lung complication or general illness within 90 days after the start of the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles, a new study from Cedars-Sinai reports. “Wildfires that spread into urban areas …

He wasn’t supposed to be here. Experts say babies like Ryu Lopez don’t usually make it this far. But this holiday season, the Lopez family is deeply grateful for beating incredible odds in what Cedars-Sinai physicians are calling a medical …

A Cedars-Sinai expert says there are reasons many feel alone and sad at the holidays—even as others are lighting up their homes, singing seasonal songs and hosting family feasts.More than a quarter of U.S. adults say they are estranged from at least …

Bricca Addison, a retired Metro transportation dispatcher, was completely unaware she had lung cancer.Addison, who previously smoked, was referred to the Cedars-Sinai Lung Cancer Screening Program by her primary care physician because Addison met …

Food Safety Tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:  Cook food thoroughly, 165° for poultryWash hands frequentlyRefrigerate/freeze after 2 hoursStore in refrigerator 40° or belowKeep hot food hot, cold food coldToss …

Professional dancer Mataya Dade remembers the morning two years ago when she felt a lump in her breast. At 30, she wasn’t expecting breast cancer. But Dade turned out to be part of a growing trend of breast cancer diagnoses in young women.According …

When professional soccer player Savy King talks about her on-field collapse, it is with the same calm demeanor that helped her survive. King didn’t feel like herself while playing in a National Women’s Soccer League game in May.“I knew something …