You’re Never Too Old for These Types of Allergies
While most food allergies start in childhood, adults can develop allergies and it can happen out of nowhere. Maybe you have been eating seafood your entire life and out of nowhere your favorite lobster dish at your local restaurant causes your lips to swell. What’s causing it? Chances are you have developed an adult onset food allergy. Though doctors aren’t sure why some people develop allergies as they age, an estimated 15 percent of people with food allergies developed them after turning 18, found one study. If you do develop an allergy as an adult, you're most likely to
6 Things You Need to Know When Diagnosed with HPV
Being diagnosed with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can be a nerve-wracking experience. You don’t need to panic, but you do need to be informed. Here are 6 things you need to know when you’re diagnosed with HPV: 1. Don’t panic HPV is so prevalent that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. In fact, 80 percent of US adults will get HPV at least once in their lifetime. In most cases, your body is
The Pros and Cons of Taking Zinc for a Cold
When you’re miserable and sniffling and sneezing, you may be ready to try anything — anything — to make it stop. Or maybe you would do anything to prevent those symptoms from starting. Science weighs in on using zinc to fight and prevent colds. Runny nose, sore throat, aches and congestion are the all too familiar symptoms of the common cold. You’ve tried chicken soup, decongestant pills and tea with honey, but your cold symptoms still stubbornly persist. Then someone helpfully tells you to try zinc. Should you? Here’s everything you need to know. What is zinc? Zinc is a mineral your
What To Do When Someone Has A Seizure
You may feel helpless when someone has a seizure, but remember to stay calm and be present. Your actions could save a life. Seizures are more common than you think; 1 in 10 people will experience one, and they are usually associated with epilepsy. While medication can often control them, seizures are still unpredictable. If a person begins to have convulsions, loses muscle control, or suddenly seems unaware of the surroundings, they could be having a seizure. The most important thing to remember in this situation is to keep your composure. Staying in control with a clear head lowers the
The Real Reasons You Get Sick When it’s Cold Outside
The Real Reasons You Get Sick When it’s Cold Outside You’re outside on an unexpectedly chilly day. You forgot to wear your hat and gloves and now you’re shivering. Is it a given that you’re going to catch a cold or come down with the flu? Maybe. Cold weather doesn’t make you sick, germs do, but research suggests that cold weather can create conditions that help those germs survive and thrive. Here, we investigate 5 reasons why you’re more likely to get sick in the colder winter months: 1. You’re indoors more Being stuck indoors increases your risk of getting
The Real Reasons You Get Sick When it’s Cold Outside
It’s common knowledge we are all more likely to get sick during winter. But what does science have to say about why? You’re outside on an unexpectedly chilly day. You forgot to wear your hat and gloves and now you’re shivering. Is it a given that you’re going to catch a cold or come down with the flu? Maybe. Cold weather doesn’t make you sick, germs do, but research suggests that cold weather can create conditions that help those germs survive and thrive. Here, we investigate 5 reasons why you’re more likely to get sick in the colder winter months:
When Should You Consider Botox for Your Overactive Bladder?
The very same Botox that works for wrinkles can stop you from running to the bathroom every 15 minutes. Want to learn more? Read on.First, know that it’s not uncommon to have to urinate more frequently and have leakage issues, particularly as you get older — about 16 percent of men and women do. But if you’re skipping out on parties, concerts, car trips or otherwise making life choices around having easy access to a bathroom or wearing adult diapers, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options for an overactive bladder.Mike M. Nguyen, MD, MPH, associate professor of
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital emergency physician’s correct diagnosis saves 7-year-old meningitis patient
Its early symptoms can be confused with those of a cold or flu — which may be why an urgent care doctor thought it was a passing virus that could be treated with rest and over-the-counter medications. But something inside both Tammy Stradiotto and her husband James Przybyla told them that their son’s complaints of a severe headache that came on suddenly that morning and wouldn’t go away might be a sign something far more serious was wrong. Sometime just before midnight, Stradiotto and Przybyla, decided he wasn’t getting better and bundled up 7-year-old Tyler for the short trip
10 Ways to Create Inspiration in Your Life This Year
Everyday is an opportunity for a new beginning. Pressing restart may be overwhelming, especially considering our daily responsibilities, but you can set out to accomplish all of your goals this year with a bit of inspiration. Here are 10 simple ways you can start on that today: 1. Read a book Picking up a book can bring you all sorts of wonder. You can enter into a world of the unknown, indulge yourself into a fantasy or even acquire wisdom from a character’s own journey. 2. Reflect Some people reflect through meditation. Others while taking a shower, laying around in
Meet Paul K. Gilbert, MD, joint replacement specialist and family man of Verdugo Hills
Dr. Gilbert is the new medical director of orthopaedic surgical operations for Orthopaedic Surgery at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. He has worked in orthopaedics for the last 31 years. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume: He has strong ties to the Verdugo Hills community. “My family and I have lived in the Foothills community for all of my career. My family and I are 25 year parishioners of St. Bede’s Catholic Church. Both of my sons were born at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, thanks to the efforts of Joseph Mutch, MD, who is an OB/GYN. He helped us