DoxyPEP protects against some STIs, but effectiveness against gonorrhea diminishes
Taking doxycycline after sex helped prevent chlamydia and syphilis, but its ability to prevent gonorrhea faded over time as drug‑resistant strains became more common, according to new research. The findings show both the benefits and limits of a prevention strategy now widely used by patients, clinicians, ...
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Education-focused diabetes care linked to better blood sugar control
A large study conducted within Kaiser Permanente Southern California found that people with type 2 diabetes who primarily received diabetes self-management education and support were more likely to ...
Nurses in research: Beatriz Alviso advances patient-centered science
This week, Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2026), we honor all the nurses who work within the Department of Research & Evaluation, who are a vital part of our research. Here we highlight Beatriz Alviso, ...
Nurses in research: Christina Flores builds trust and understanding in vaccine studies
This week, Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2026), we honor all the nurses who work within the Department of Research & Evaluation, who are a vital part of our research. Here we highlight Christina Flores, ...
Nurses in research: Sarah Ruiz supports pediatric patients through clinical trials
May 4, 2026This week, Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2026), we honor all the nurses who work within the Department of Research & Evaluation, who are a vital part of our research. Here we highlight Sarah Ruiz, BSN, RN, PHN, who works in bone marrow transplant and pediatric clinical trials. What is your background? I grew up in Texas, primarily the ...Read more...When more isn’t more: Smaller restaurant portions left diners just as full
April 28, 2026Restaurants in the United States are known for generous portions, often serving far more food than most adults need in a single meal. Those oversized portions have long been linked to overeating and, over time, to higher rates of obesity and chronic disease. A new study conducted in real restaurants suggests there may be a ...Read more...Transforming sight through clinical trials
April 22, 2026While the typical assumption would be that it takes a major academic campus to foster medical innovation, Kaiser Permanente is proving that wrong. The Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center has become a hub for clinical trial innovation under the direction of Vivienne Hau, MD, PhD, a medical and surgical vitreoretinal specialist who has built a retinal ...Read more...5 questions for Dr. Hui Zhou
February 19, 2026Hui Zhou PhD, MS, is the biostatistician lead in the Division of Epidemiologic Research for the Department of Research & Evaluation. There she collaborates with epidemiologists and clinical investigators on research studies ranging from conditions like hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and bone fractures. Dr. Zhou has extensive research experience in prediction model ...Read more...Study evaluates heart disease risk prediction across Asian ethnicities
February 19, 2026A Kaiser Permanente study found that the PREVENT cardiovascular risk equation had strong overall ability to predict 10-year cardiovascular disease risk in Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander adults. However, its accuracy differed across specific Asian ethnic subgroups and showed consistent patterns of over- and under-estimating when grouping by race and ethnicity. The study went ...Read more...Rethinking MS treatment: Why less may be more
February 3, 2026For years, people living with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) have depended on powerful medications to keep their disease under control. One of the most effective treatments has been rituximab, a therapy that works by depleting B cells, which are the immune cells that drive inflammation with MS. However, new research from Kaiser Permanente Southern ...Read more...Staying active during pregnancy helps keep postpartum weight off
February 3, 2026For years, researchers have known that many people struggle to lose the weight they gain during pregnancy. Up to 1 in 4 individuals retain at least 10 pounds 1 to 2 years after giving birth, and this lingering weight can raise their long‑term risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other metabolic problems. Despite the importance of ...Read more...Wildfire smoke studies reveal differing health risks
February 3, 2026Wildfire smoke has increasingly been recognized as a serious public health threat. Now, 2 new Kaiser Permanente studies in Southern California have examined how health risks for both young and old people might be associated with exposure. One study showed that long-term exposure increased the risk of death among older adults, while another found that prenatal ...Read more...Researcher Dr. Hui Zhou’s joyful New Year’s Day walk
January 13, 2026On a rainy New Year’s morning in Pasadena, Dr. Hui Zhou, a research scientist with the Department of Research & Evaluation, walked alongside Kaiser Permanente’s float, “A Better Idea for Health Care,” in the Rose Parade. It was a moment of pride and joy. Dr. Zhou wasn’t just proud to represent Kaiser Permanente. … Her daughter, ...Read more...More than just a pretty space: What research tells us about parks
December 8, 2025For many people, public parks are just a beautiful green space they drive by on their way to work. However, research has shown that parks play a crucial role in people’s physical activity, and the community’s health. By studying parks, researchers aim to understand how these public spaces enhance community health, encourage active lifestyles, and assess ...Read more...