Live Well With UCI Health

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 colds, flu, and other viruses—especially while traveling. Dr. Huang shares practical, science‑backed strategies to stay healthy before flights, during airport travel, on airplanes, in hotels, and even on cruise ships. From mask‑smart moments to hand hygiene, high‑touch surfaces, immunity myths, zinc vs. vitamin C, and why antibiotics don’t work for colds—this conversation covers what actually works. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Back Pain, Spine Surgery & AI in Medicine | Dr. Michael Y. Oh on the Future of Spine Care

Back pain affects nearly everyone at some point—and for many, it can be life-changing. In this in-depth conversation, spine surgeon Dr. Michael Y. Oh, Director of the Comprehensive Spine Center at UCI Health, joins Ryan Manno from iHeartRadio to break down what you really need to know about spine health. They explore why 9 out of 10 back pain cases don’t require surgery, how early non-invasive treatment can prevent long-term disability, and what red flags should never be ignored. Dr. Oh explains common spine conditions like herniated discs, sciatica, scoliosis, and spondylolisthesis—using language anyone can understand. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Shaking Hands? New MRI‑Guided Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor

What is essential tremor, how common is it, and what can be done when medications no longer work? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, radio host Gina Grad sits down with Dr. Ann N. Ly, board‑certified neurologist at UCI Health, to break down one of the most common — and misunderstood — movement disorders. Dr. Ly explains: * What essential tremor is (and how it’s different from Parkinson’s) * Why tremors affect hands, voice, head, and even handwriting * First‑line treatments like medications and occupational therapy * Cutting‑edge MRI‑guided focused ultrasound, a non‑invasive treatment that can dramatically reduce tremors in real time * How focused ultrasound compares to deep brain stimulation (DBS) * Who is (and isn’t) a candidate for advanced therapies * How this technology is expanding to Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, Tourette’s, and more You’ll also hear powerful patient stories, including real‑time tremor improvement during treatment, and learn how UCI Health’s multidisciplinary movement disorders team is changing lives. 📌 If you or a loved one struggles with shaking hands, tremors, or movement disorders, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and real options. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Heartburn to Cancer? Doctors Explain GERD, Barrett’s & Life‑Saving Treatments

What’s the connection between acid reflux (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, and esophageal cancer — and when should you get checked? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, radio host Lisa Foxx sits down with two leading experts from UCI Health. * Dr. Jason Samarasena, Interventional Gastroenterologist & Chief of Gastroenterology * Dr. Brian Smith, Gastrointestinal Surgeon Together, they break down how chronic heartburn can silently damage the esophagus, why symptoms aren’t always reliable, and how early detection can prevent cancer. You’ll learn: * The step‑by‑step progression from GERD → Barrett’s → esophageal cancer * Why men over 50 are at higher risk * Common and silent symptoms most people miss * How endoscopy and new non‑invasive screening tools detect Barrett’s earlier * Breakthrough minimally invasive treatments that can reverse damage * When surgery is needed — and how UCI Health preserves quality of life This conversation empowers patients with knowledge and hope, showing how modern medicine can stop esophageal cancer before it starts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Colorectal Cancer Explained: Symptoms, Screening, Colonoscopies & Robotic Surgery

Learn everything you need to know about colorectal cancer, early symptoms, colonoscopy prep, screening options, and advanced robotic surgery in this in‑depth conversation with UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. Jaehyun Kim and colorectal surgeon Dr. Catherine Zhu. Hosted by Gina Grad (ALT 98.7 / iHeartRadio), this episode of “Live Well with UCI Health” breaks down the myths, fears, and lifesaving facts surrounding colon health — including why cases are rising in younger people, what “leaky gut” really means, how food and lifestyle impact your risk, and the most up‑to‑date treatment options available today. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.