Hyperhidrosis: Causes, Treatments & Surgery

What causes excessively sweaty hands, and when does it become more than just normal sweating? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, host Gina Grad sits down with cardiothoracic surgeon Ali Mahtabifard to discuss hyperhidrosis, a common but often underdiagnosed condition that causes excessiv…

Dementia, Alzheimer's & Caregiver Support Explained | Dr. Sonia Sehgal

As our loved ones age, navigating memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and caregiving responsibilities can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, board-certified geriatrician Dr. Sonia Sehgal joins Gina Grad to explain the critical differences between dementia and A…

Menopause Explained: Symptoms, Hormone Therapy, Weight Gain & What Every Woman Should Know

Menopause affects far more than just hot flashes, and in this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Rebecca Sauer, board-certified OB-GYN at UCI Health Women's Health Services, joins Gina Grad to break down everything women need to know about perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (…

The Truth About Antibiotics: What Most People Get Wrong | Dr. Shruti K. Gohil Explains

What are antibiotics, when do you actually need them, and why are doctors increasingly concerned about antibiotic resistance? In this conversation, Dr. Shruti K. Gohil, Associate Medical Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention at UCI Health, joins Ryan Manno to break down how antibiotics …

Radiation Therapy Explained: Myths, Side Effects & Breakthrough Cancer Treatments

What is radiation therapy—and how safe is it for treating cancer? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, host Lisa Foxx sits down with leading radiation oncologist Dr. Megan E. Daly to break down everything you need to know. From debunking common myths (like becoming “radioactive”) to expla…

Stem Cell Transplants Explained: How They Save Lives, Fight Cancer & Treat Autoimmune Diseases

What exactly are stem cells, and how are they used to save lives? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, host Ryan Manno sits down with Dr. Stefan O. Ciurea, Director of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at UCI Health, to explore the science behind stem cell…

Chronic Pain Explained: Simple Ways to Reduce Pain & Boost Healthspan | Dr. Shalini Shah

What if pain isn’t just something you “live with” as you age—but something you can actually manage, reduce, and even prevent? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, Ryan Manno sits down with Dr. Shalini Shah—Vice Chair of Anesthesiology and Director of Pain Services at UCI Health—to break do…

New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer: Breakthrough Treatments Explained

Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the most difficult cancers to detect and treat—but new breakthrough therapies are changing the outlook. In this powerful conversation, host Gina Grad sits down with board-certified oncologist Dr. Jennifer Valerin from UCI Health to explore why pancreatic cance…

Burn Surgeon on Fireworks Injuries, Grilling Accidents & Burn Treatment

What really happens when someone suffers a serious burn—and how can you stay safe? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, host Ryan Manno sits down with Dr. Syed F. Saquib, an acute care surgeon and Burn Medical Director at UCI Health, to break down everything you need to know about burn inj…

How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling | Doctor‑Approved Cold & Flu Prevention Tips

Planning a vacation, wedding, or big life event and worried about getting sick? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, Ryan Manno sits down with infectious disease expert Dr. Susan S. Huang, Medical Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention at UCI Health, to break down how to avoid c…