UCLA Health Experts Advisory for June

Men’s health and male infertility June is Men’s Health Month – an excellent time to inform men that their lifestyle and habits can affect their future, and current, fertility. Dr. Jesse Mills, director of The Men’s Clinic at UCLA, is an expert on sperm health, male infertility and vasectomy reversal. “In general, guys don’t seek medical care until they absolutely have to,” Mills said. “Men wait until they’re on the brink of collapse, they have a bone sticking out or someone forces them to see a doctor.” In this video, he explains how to optimize male fertility.

Dermatology, aging and skin cancer

Memorial Day is the launch of the summer season, when people hit the beaches to soak up the rays and, inadvertently, increase their risk of melanoma and other skin cancers. Dermatologist and nutrition expert Dr. Jenny Kim, Ph.D. can discuss individual skin cancer risk, the latest treatments, and rejuvenation for aging skin Kim also studies the immune response in skin.

Swimmer’s ear and what to do about it Increased pool time brings an increased risk of ear infection. Learn how to reduce that risk and the perhaps surprising benefits of a hair dryer. Pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Nina Shapiro provides solid advice to everyday questions from parents: How do I know if a “cold” is more than a cold? What is the best way to treat a nosebleed? And, especially relevant as summer approaches: How do I prevent and treat swimmer’s ear? And: Drowning prevention tips.

Infants and sun safety Yes, babies can wear sunscreen and, if they’re in the sun, they should. Pediatrician Dr. Jay Joo can provide advice on pediatric clinical care, childhood injury and, especially important as summer approaches, sun safety in babies: How much sun is too much? Can infants wear sunscreen? What happens if your child gets sunburned. His interests include promoting healthy weight management in youth, sports medicine, and medical education.

For interviews with these or other experts, please contact UCLA Health media relations at 310-794-0777 or [email protected].