Living Healthy
Desert Regional doctor highlights prostate cancer screening during Awareness Month
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors at Desert Regional Medical Center are encouraging men to talk with their health care providers about their individual risk and screening options. The American Cancer Society estimates 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2026. Dr.
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to symptoms and early detection
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to a cancer that can be difficult to catch early because many of its symptoms can feel like common, everyday health problems. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. For Megan Geier, the first
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Specialized urologic care now available in the Coachella Valley
Living Healthy on News Channel 3 is sponsored by Desert Healthcare District and Foundation. For patients in the Coachella Valley seeking specialized urologic care, traveling outside the desert may no longer be necessary. During this week’s Living Healthy segment, News Channel 3 spoke with local physician Dr. Pedram Ilbeigi, who says advances in local medical care are giving
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Valley doctors speak out about rising concerns with ‘brain fog’
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– Valley doctors say they’re seeing an increase in patients with “brain fog.” Brain fog is a term used to describe a range of cognitive symptoms, including impaired concentration, memory lapses and mental fatigue. Doctors say it’s common after covid but can also be caused by stress or underlying conditions. Officials also
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Study: Vegan diet can change inflammation, improve how body ages
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Switching to a vegan diet — even for a month — can physically alter the body’s inflammation and aging markers, according to a report released from UC San Diego researchers. A UCSD team was joined by researchers from University of Freiburg in Germany to run a randomized clinical trial. Participants were
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PSUSD reminds families about vaccines
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As students prepare to return to the classroom, Palm Springs Unified School District is reminding families to make sure their children are up to date on required vaccinations and health records before the first day of school. School officials say this is one of the busiest times of year for
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The sun damage you can’t see
PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- The desert sun can do more damage than people realize. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and experts say years of UV exposure can silently damage your skin before you ever notice it. With extreme UV levels common in the Valley there are warning signs people often miss,
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CVS expands access to select pet medications nationwide
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — CVS Health announced Tuesday it is expanding its pharmacy offerings to include select pet-only medications, including insulin, flea and tick treatments, pain relievers and other prescriptions. This change is a nationwide expansion, bringing these medications to nearly 9,000 stores across the nation. Pet owners need a written prescription from a
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How extreme heat can affect sleep and what you can do about it
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures continue to climb across the Coachella Valley, many residents are finding it harder to get a good night’s sleep. Health experts say hot weather can make it more difficult for the body to cool down, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Poor sleep over time
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