Now that brunch season is upon us, the last thing anyone wants to think about at their weekend gathering is how the fluffy French toast and fruity sangria they’re enjoying is affecting their health and how best to avoid hurting their liver. Lucky for them,...
Each year when Coronado Hospital Foundation holds its annual gala, their largest fundraising event of the year, it honors a person or persons who have made an impact on the hospital and Coronado community. This year’s gala held Saturday, May 11 at Hotel del Coronado,...
Dr. Hassanein was featured as an expert in an article appearing in Bustle on the impact of drinking alcohol on gut health. The article discusses seven signs of which you should be aware. Click here to read the article on Bustle.com....
Diseases of the liver are serious conditions that require early detection and specialized treatment. San Diego liver specialist Tarek Hassanein, MD of Southern California GI & Liver Centers believes that liver health is best addressed by preventative screens and lifestyle changes, rather than the standard method of after-the-fact treatment....
This guest article written by Dr. Hassanein recently appeared in the Times of San Diego. How well do you know your liver? The answer is probably not even close to well enough. Although it is the body’s most active vital organ, it is alarming how little people actually...