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Posted by Dr. Radhakrishna

Diabetes and High Prevalence

Diabetes has been rising in the US. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1 in 3 individuals are living with diabetes. Diabetes continues to be a growing health problem and the seventh leading cause of death in the country. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and ways to prevent the disease can help you in many ways.

What is diabetes?

Blood

Posted by Dr. Jonathan Eskenazi

Everyone knows just how necessary it is to maintain our physical bodies, but taking care of our brain is equally as important.

So, what are the best ways to keep your brain healthy? Is it solving crossword puzzles or taking a lot vitamins and nutritional supplements? Following a healthy diet or doing regular exercise?

We found that the truth is there is no magic pill to keep your

Posted by Divya Sathyanarayanan

It’s a little past 10 a.m. on a Tuesday and nine senior women from the Korean American Women’s Association (KAWA) sewing club have gathered at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (CHA HPMC). Dressed in blue coats and wearing kind smiles, the women are set to do what they love—sew clothes for newborn babies of low-income families born at our hospital.

For over 30 years, KAWA has positively impacted the

Posted by Liz Trondsen

While the most popular way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is by wearing something green, some people get extra festive by eating something green too. From beer, to milkshakes, donuts and even bagels, there’s no mistaking that green food is abundant around March 17th. But, what actually makes that food green? And, is it healthy? We asked the experts and got a golden answer.

What Are Food Dyes?

Posted by Dr. Eugene Park

Flu is very common during winter, and if you suffered from the flu recently, you know how sick you can be. Chances are that some of the advice or an article you read about the flu was wrong. It is important to understand the common myths about the flu, and habits to keep you healthy.

1. Myth: The flu isn’t dangerous

While most people who catch the flu