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Once thought of as an “aging” disease, colon cancer cases have been steadily on the rise in younger people. It is now the third-leading cause of cancer deaths among adults under 50, an alarming fact that makes it more important than ever to understand your individual cancer risks, pay attention to lifestyle factors that might … Read More

During pregnancy, women are typically advised to avoid alcohol, unpasteurized cheese, and less than 200mg of caffeine per day. What women might not know is that eating well is just as important pre-pregnancy as it is during pregnancy.   “While there is no one-size-fits-all ‘fertility diet,’ diets high in folate, Vitamin B12 and Omega-3 fatty acids help … Read More

If the term “self-care” conjures up images of white fluffy robes and luxurious spas, you might be surprised to learn that your colonoscopy is also a form of self-care. So is showing up for your annual mammogram, Pap smear and yearly physical exam. And that exercise class that helps keep your weight in check, that’s … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (March 28, 2025) – Genitourinary (GU) cancers are on the rise, but there are not enough specialists in the United States to treat these potentially fatal diseases, according to the first-ever study of the situation published this month in the journal Urology. Incidents of GU cancers – cancers of the prostate, bladder, … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH/IRVINE, Calif. [March 28, 2025] — Hoag is proud to announce its recent recognition by the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP). Hoag Hospital Newport Beach has been redesignated as a SOAP Center of Excellence (COE), following its initial designation in 2020, and Hoag Hospital Irvine has achieved its first-time designation as a … Read More

As a teenager embarking on her freshman year of high school, Amanda Stratton began experiencing severe and mysterious abdominal pain.   “Doctors chalked my symptoms up to irritable bowel syndrome, and that was all they could really offer me as a diagnosis,” she said.  Months turned into years, and despite following prescribed protocols from specialists and … Read More

Hoag is excited to welcome Dr. Neal Hermanowicz, the newest Neurologist on our Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Program team at Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz’s journey to becoming a neurologist was shaped by a clear, early decision to pursue medicine. With extensive training and a focus on movement disorders, he has dedicated … Read More

Sleep is an essential requirement for health, but sometimes falling asleep is easier said than done. Here, Dr. Jose Puangco, a neurologist who treats sleep disorders at the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag, offers advice to help you fall asleep fast. That way, you can stop tossing and turning and instead head straight to … Read More

In 2019, Brittany Quiroz found herself among the nearly one million people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the United States. She recalled experiencing early warning signs of the disease while building her music career ten years prior.  “Because I was so incredibly busy touring and performing, I assumed my body was just really tired,” … Read More

Anyone who’s suffered a deep emotional loss knows the feelings brought on by a broken heart. But did you know “broken heart syndrome” is a real medical condition? Here, Dr. Dipti Itchhaporia, M.D., M.A.C.C., Eric and Shiela Samson Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Health and director of disease management at the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & … Read More