KCBS, in partnership with UCSF Health presents, As Prescribed, a weekly conversation with leading medical experts from UCSF Medical center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.

It is hard to believe that a quarter of a million American's are living with muscular dystrophy. It's the reason September has been set aside to recognize the challenges associated with the illness and the progress that's been made in treating it.

For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart spoke with Dr. Pritikanta Paul, neurologist, with UCSF Health

KCBS, in partnership with UCSF Health presents, As Prescribed, a weekly conversation with leading medical experts from UCSF Medical center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.

Pelvic yoga is becoming increasingly popular among women who, as they age, start to develop pelvic health problems. Up until now, there's been little research on its effectiveness. Now researchers at UCSF have just wrapped up a study that looked into its benefits.

For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising spoke with Dr. Alison Huang, Director of research in the Division of General Internal Medicine at UCSF Health.

KCBS, in partnership with UCSF Health presents, As Prescribed, a weekly conversation with leading medical experts from UCSF Medical center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.

We already know that too much screen time is bad for young adults when it comes to socialization. But there are some long term health effects as well.

For more KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart spoke with Dr. Jason Nagata, Adolescent Medicine Specialist at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.