More Dirt for Kids!
Rob Knight, the academic superstar who is leading the Center for Microbiome Innovation at UC San Diego, says it’s important for kids to get dirty! He explains that exposing children to natural bacteria...
View ArticleIs There a Link Between Obesity and Diabetes?
Diabetes is the nation’s seventh-leading cause of death and a prime cause of kidney failure, blindness, nontraumatic limb amputations, heart disease, and stroke. Of the people diagnosed with type 2...
View ArticleSleep Apnea on Health Matters
Do you wake up in the morning tired and unrested? If so, sleep apnea may be to blame. Though conventionally thought of as a condition that only affects older, overweight men, sleep apnea can affect...
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Fast Facts about Testosterone
Dr. T. Mike Hsieh sat down with Dr. David Granet to discuss diagnosing, treating, and living with low testosterone. Here are a few key takeaways from their talk: Chemically, testosterone is a steroid...
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You’ve been invaded – by your Microbiome!
“If you like science fiction, I’m going to open with this,” begins David Granet. “You have been invaded. And the invaders are 10 times more than the number of cells in your body. They affect your...
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Silicone Breast Implants and the Politics of Risk
Silicone, not to be confused with Silicon, a chemical element that exists in nature, was first polymerized in the late 19th century. Not much was done with it until the 1930s when a chemist at Dow...
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Behind “Health Matters”: Ten Questions for Host Dr. David Granet
Back when Dr. David Granet was an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, he fulfilled his passion for sports by calling radio and TV play-by-play action for Penn’s Ivy League basketball...
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Fighting Cancer with a Virus
Can cancer cells be killed without harming the healthy cells around them? A new clinical trial is testing that hypothesis using a treatment based on the vaccinia virus. Vaccinia has played a huge role...
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What’s the Verdict on Vaping?
The use of e-cigarettes is on the rise with annual sales now totaling over two billion dollars. What do we really know about how these devices affect our health? Many people tout them as smoking...
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Buzzed Driving – Very Low Blood Alcohol Content Associated with Crashes
There is no safe combination of drinking and driving – even within the legal limits. A recent study led by UC San Diego sociologist David Phillips found that drivers with a blood alcohol concentration...
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Get the Sleep You Need
Lack of quality sleep not only affects our mood and ability to function – it also affects our health. Worse still, it can be dangerous to the people around us. Failure to get adequate sleep poses a...
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Health Matters with Dr. David Granet
With the holiday season upon us, health becomes an ever-increasing issue as we battle stress, diet, and our environment. Dr. David Granet of Health Matters welcomes a variety of professionals from the...
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It’s National Immunization Awareness Month
Are you up to date on all your vaccines? Shots are extremely important for infants in order to ensure the prevention of illness when their newborn immune systems are so vulnerable. Hear from Dr. Lisa...
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Combating Cardiac Arrest
What kills more people than AIDS, breast cancer, and lung cancer combined? Cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is the heart’s inability to contract properly which causes the blood to stop circulating. When...
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Fighting Food Allergies in Children
Every three minutes some one goes to the emergency room because of an allergy-related event. When you have an allergic reaction to something you eat, your body recognizes a protein in the food and...
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Traveling Abroad? Then This ‘Health Matters’ Matters To You
A trip abroad can be the adventure of a lifetime but it can also wreak havoc on your immune system. How can travelers minimize health risks before heading out to the airport? If you do return home...
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Don’t Let a Shoulder Injury Get You Down
Ouch! No injury is good, but a tweaked shoulder can be especially inconvenient and downright uncomfortable. A complex and unstable joint like the shoulder is often prone to injury. Luckily, there are...
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Make Room on the Award Shelves!
It’s time to make some room on our award shelves! We’re happy to report that a whopping five UCSD-TV programs have been honored with awards for excellence. Gold is the metal of honor when it comes to...
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Bringing Home the Baby: The Basics of Infant Care
It’s one thing to give birth, but what about the basics of caring for the baby once you’re home? In the latest installment of “Health Matters,” Dr. Lisa Stellwagen, clinical professor of pediatrics and...
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The Latest on ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Tune in tonight at 8pm (or watch it online now) when “Health Matters” host Dr. David Granet welcomes UC San Diego neurologist Dr. Geoffrey Sheean to explore ALS – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also...
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