Live Well With UCI Health

Live Well With UCI Health

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

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March 24, 2026 38 mins

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 ...

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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...
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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...

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Learn life‑saving mountain safety and wilderness survival tips from Dr. Robert Katzer, UCI Health Emergency Medicine Physician and Wilderness Medicine expert. In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, we discuss the real dangers hikers face, especially on popular Southern California mountains like Mt. Baldy, San Gorgonio, and other high‑risk winter trails. 

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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...
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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...

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Discover the truth about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound in this expert panel discussion hosted by Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5 and iHeart Radio. Three leading UCI Health specialists break down everything you need to know about these groundbreaking treatments for weight loss, diabetes, and heart health.

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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...

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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 ...

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Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging and feared diagnoses—but there is hope. In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, Dr. Christopher L. Paiji, a board-certified gastroenterologist, explains: ✅ Why pancreatic cancer rates are rising ✅ Key symptoms and risk factors to watch for ✅ Advances in treatment, including robotic surgery and immunotherapy ✅ How genetic screening and lifestyle changes can reduce risk Learn how...

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In this powerful episode of Live Well with UCI Health, Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5 sits down with Dr. Hari Keshava, a fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon and assistant professor at UCI School of Medicine, to discuss the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.—lung cancer. Dr. Keshava shares life-saving insights on:
  • Why lung cancer is often detected too late
  • Who should get screened and how often
  • The importance of low-dose...
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In this groundbreaking episode of Live Well with UCI Health, we sit down with Dr. Don Young Park, Director of the Advanced Endoscopic and Outpatient Spine Program at UCI Health, to explore the cutting edge of spine surgery.

From ultra-minimally invasive techniques to augmented reality-guided procedures, Dr. Park is revolutionizing how we treat back pain—offering faster recovery, less trauma, and life-changing results. With o...

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Dr. Tsai, board-certified breast radiologist & director of breast imaging at UCI Health, talks with ALT 98.7's Gina Grad about breast cancer risk assessment, testing, timelines, treatment & more on this episode of Live Well With UCI Health.

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Dr. David Lee sits down with Ryan Manno to discuss the comprehensive prostate cancer program at UCI Health. In this episode, they discuss everything from discovery to treatment, and even onto recovery. 

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