Spring Allergies
Springtime in Riverside means green hills, warm afternoons, and the occasional need for an umbrella. It also marks the beginning of symptoms for those of us with seasonal allergies. Why... Continue Reading
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
UCR Health recognizes National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month by focusing on patient education and the promotion of preventive screenings. Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Screenings Colorectal Cancer, also known... Continue Reading
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex medical and psychiatric illnesses that no one chooses to develop. Learn about eating disorder symptoms and treatment options. Eating disorders are complex medical and psychiatric illnesses... Continue Reading
Depression in Children
Depression in children and adolescents Depression affects people of all ages, even children. Childhood depression (also known as pediatric depression) differs from the typical emotions a child experiences as they... Continue Reading
Heart Disease and Stroke
National Wear Red Day coincides with American Heart Month, a time to bring awareness to reducing heart disease and stroke risk. Heart disease and stroke share common risk factors February... Continue Reading
Folic Acid and Pregnancy
Adequate levels of folic acid can prevent certain types of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Learn the importance of folic acid for pregnancy. Folic Acid Folic acid is... Continue Reading
Is it the Flu or Meningitis?
Meningitis risk increases during flu season. Read more about meningitis and the warning signs that something more serious than the flu may be happening. Meningitis risk increases during flu season... Continue Reading
Winter Sports Safety
Cabin fever. Stuck-inside-itis. It goes by many names. And with more people staying at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, it has picked up a new one: quarantine fatigue. The best... Continue Reading
Healthy Aging
10 Tips for Healthy Aging Many seniors today lead active and healthy lives, yet as we get older, it is inevitable that our bodies and minds change. Healthy aging is... Continue Reading
What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disorder of childhood and affects up to 5% of the population. ADHD is most often diagnosed in elementary or middle school.... Continue Reading