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 explaining how modern technology precisely targets tumors, Dr. Daly shares how radiation therapy has evolved into one of the most effective and advanced cancer treatments available today.

What is radiation therapy&mdash;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 &ldquo;radioactive&rdquo;) to explaining how modern technology precisely targets tumors, Dr. Daly shares how radiation therapy has evolved into one of the most effective and advanced cancer treatments available today.

Live Well with UCI Health is a health & wellness podcast, where iHeartRadio hosts including Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5, sit down with doctors, surgeons and other leaders in the medical field to discuss topics including prostate health, burns, back surgery & more!

For more info, visit ucihealth.org/podcast

Live Well with UCI Health is a health &amp; wellness podcast, where iHeartRadio hosts including Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5, sit down with doctors, surgeons and other leaders in the medical field to discuss topics including prostate health, burns, back surgery &amp; more! For more info, visit ucihealth.org/podcast

Live Well with UCI Health is a health &amp; wellness podcast, where iHeartRadio hosts including Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5, sit down with doctors, surgeons and other leaders in the medical field to discuss topics including prostate health, burns, back...

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

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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 excessive sweating of the hands, feet, and underarms.

Learn how hyperhidrosis affects daily life, relationships, school, careers, and confidence, plus the latest treatment options ranging from prescription antiperspirants and iontophoresis to Botox and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Mahtabifard explains who is a candidate for surgery, how the procedure works, the potential risks, and why it can be transformative for patients suffering from severe palmar hyperhidrosis.

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 excessive sweating of the hands, feet, and underarms.
Learn how hyperhidrosis affects daily life, relationships, school, careers, and confidence, plus the latest treatment options ranging from prescription antiperspirants and iontophoresis to Botox and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Mahtabifard explains who is a candidate for surgery, how the procedure works, the potential risks, and why it can be transformative for patients suffering from severe palmar hyperhidrosis.

Hyperhidrosis: Causes, Treatments & Surgery

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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 Alzheimer's, how cognitive changes are evaluated, and why early intervention matters.

Learn what a geriatrician does, when to seek help for memory concerns, how dementia impacts everyday life, and how Medicare GUIDE Program is transforming dementia care through proactive support, caregiver resources, care coordination, respite services, and monthly wellness check-ins.

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 Alzheimer's, how cognitive changes are evaluated, and why early intervention matters.
Learn what a geriatrician does, when to seek help for memory concerns, how dementia impacts everyday life, and how Medicare GUIDE Program is transforming dementia care through proactive support, caregiver resources, care coordination, respite services, and monthly wellness check-ins.

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

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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 (HRT), testosterone therapy, weight gain, sleep issues, mood changes, exercise, nutrition, and long-term health.

Learn how menopause is diagnosed, why symptoms can vary so widely from person to person, what causes hot flashes and night sweats, how hormones impact metabolism and belly fat, the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, and what treatment options are available today.

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 (HRT), testosterone therapy, weight gain, sleep issues, mood changes, exercise, nutrition, and long-term health.
Learn how menopause is diagnosed, why symptoms can vary so widely from person to person, what causes hot flashes and night sweats, how hormones impact metabolism and belly fat, the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, and what treatment options are available today.

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

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

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