Heart Risks May Boost Women’s Colon Cancer Risk, Too
New research suggests that normal-weight women may be at risk for colon cancer if they have high levels of blood fat, sugar or pressure, and low levels of good cholesterol.
The Surprisingly Effective Way to Lose Weight
Nancy Goler, MD, TPMG associate executive director, discusses a Division of Research study, published in the journal Obesity, that found that a phone-based coaching program helped people lose weight.
Where are California’s Latino doctors? New programs try to grow next generation
UC Davis teamed up with The Permanente Medical Group to create the Prep Médico program to recruit more Spanish-speaking medical professionals.
Electronic Health Records May Help Customize Medical Treatments
In a story about how access to electronic medical records can improve patient outcomes, the head of TPMG’s Division of Research, Tracy Lieu, MD, is quoted.
Rise in heart disease deaths sends experts down new paths
Stephen Sidney, MD, a senior research scientist at TPMG’s Division of Research, discusses data released by the National Center for Health Statistics showing that mortality from heart disease increased in 2015.
Teen Is Back in the Saddle After Battling Cancer
Cancer cost teen Alex Henry her leg, but a fast diagnosis and coordinated care at Kaiser Permanente means she is cancer-free and back to horseback riding and swimming.