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Researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Chicago revealed some interesting research for women approaching menopause. New research has found a link between dementia and estrogen levels — the more estrogen a woman receives from pregnancy, for example, the less the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s. Additionally, there’s new evidence that hormone replacement … Read More

Mom always said my sisters had the best memories in the family and according to the latest science it turns out she was right. Sorry guys, but according to renowned brain specialist Dr. William Shankle and a host of other scientists, 95 percent of women have better short-term memory than men. And it’s not just … Read More

“Going into a place like this makes me feel loved because they really care, and it gives me that peace of mind that these people understand.”

“I’m feeling great. I’m line dancing. I’m working outside. If it weren’t for Dianne finding Dr. Yalvac, I would just be on medication. I wouldn’t have the energy to do the things I want to do, and I like to keep busy and move fast. I feel like I can do something with my life now.”

Once upon a time it was expected that if you landed in the hospital, your primary care doctor would see you there. That's no longer typically the case. Since the 1990s, when so-called hospitalists – or dedicated inpatient physicians who provide medical care to hospitalized patients – emerged, their ranks have swelled to more than … Read More

You need to chill out. Seriously. Doctor’s orders. Research has long established a link between anxiety and health issues as grave as cancer and heart disease. In today’s world, stressors are everywhere. But thankfully, so are the antidotes to stress. From yoga studios in your local shopping center to mediation apps on your phone, there … Read More

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 16, 2018 — Among cancer types, pancreatic cancer is one of the most ruthless killers. Growing quietly, with no discernible symptoms, pancreatic cancer is usually undetected until it has grown too advanced to treat effectively. Unlike most cancers, pancreatic cancer kills nearly as many people each year as those who develop … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 10, 2018 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced David Ahn, M.D., as the program director of the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag. In his new role, Dr. Ahn will participate in research and provide clinical oversight in outpatient and inpatient environments, as well as other programmatic opportunities. “We … Read More