Live Well With UCI Health

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 bef...

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...

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&rsqu...

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 brea...

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 ...

When should you go to urgent care and when is the emergency room the right choice? UCI Health’s Dr. Graham Stephenson, Board‑Certified Emergency Physician and Medical Director of Urgent Care, joins Ryan Manno (iHeart / KOST 103.5) to break down the differences — and help you make the right call when it matters most. In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, Dr. Stephenson covers:

• The biggest misconcep...

Discover a groundbreaking approach to cancer care with Dr. Gary Deng, Director of the Integrative Oncology Program at UCI Health. In this in‑depth conversation with host Ryan Manno, Dr. Deng breaks down how lifestyle, environment, stress, sleep, diet, exercise, and even joy play powerful roles in cancer treatment and survivorship. Rather than focusing only on the tumor, integrative oncology supports the whole person—mind, bod...

In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, host Ryan Manno sits down with Dr. Annie Wang, a board‑certified UCI Health general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. Together, they unpack one of the most talked‑about health topics today: obesity, modern weight‑loss options, and the rise of GLP‑1 medications.

Dr. Wang explains:

• Why obesity is now understood as a chronic disease
• The...

Heart disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the U.S.—and every 40 seconds, someone has a heart attack. In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5 and iHeart Radio sits down with Dr. Ailin Barseghian, a board-certified cardiologist at UCI Health, to uncover the truth about heart health. Learn the warning signs of a heart attack, why symptoms differ for women, how menopause impacts risk, and...

Join Gina Grad from Alt 98.7 and iHeart Radio for the next installment of Live Well with UCI Health as she sits down with Dr. Karin Sachdev, a board-certified gastroenterologist and integrative medicine specialist, to uncover the powerful connection between gut health and overall wellness. From leaky gut and inflammation to gluten sensitivity and probiotics, Dr. Sachdev explains how your gut impacts everything—from mood and i...

Step inside UCI Health Irvine, a groundbreaking medical center redefining healthcare in Orange County. This state-of-the-art facility is America’s first all-electric acute care hospital, designed for sustainability, innovation, and patient comfort.

In this exclusive panel discussion, experts reveal: ✅ How cutting-edge technology—from smart TVs to digital whiteboards—enhances patient care ✅ The surgical mega floor ...

• Why lung cancer is often detected too late
• Who should get screened and how often
• The importance of low-dose...