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UCLA historian Robert A. Hill has spent 30 years archiving documents that tell the story of prominent black activist Marcus Garvey. Hill's latest edited volume reveals the role of Caribbeans in American race relations.

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May 15, 2013

Jekyll into Hyde: Breathing auto emissions turns HDL cholesterol from 'good' to 'bad'

In addition to changing HDL from "good" to "bad," the inhalation of emissions activates other components of oxidation, the early cell and tissue damage that causes inflammation, leading to hardening of the arteries.

April 15, 2013

Researchers find nanodiamonds could improve effectiveness of breast cancer treatment

A drug-delivery system utilizing nanodiamonds, byproducts of mining and refining operations, significantly reduced the size of tumors in mice with "triple-negative" breast cancer.

April 11, 2013

UCLA first on West Coast to perform new procedure to open blocked carotid arteries

Doctors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center have become the first on the West Coast to perform a new, less-invasive procedure to help clear plaque-ridden carotid arteries.

April 03, 2013

UCLA Dentistry gets $11M from First 5 LA to expand care for children, pregnant women

The funds will establish the UCLA–First 5 LA Children's Dental Care Program, which will benefit residents of underserved communities, who are at high risk for dental disease.

April 03, 2013

UCLA brain-imaging tool and stroke risk test help identify cognitive decline early

Researchers found that individuals with higher stroke risk performed worse on cognitive tests, and their brain scans showed evidence of plaques and tangles found Alzheimer's.

March 19, 2013

Nurses can play key role in reducing deaths from world's most common diseases

Nurses and midwives can play a critical role in lessening people's risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes, according to a groundbreaking new report issued by the World Health Organization and co-authored...

March 19, 2013

UCLA researchers create tomatoes that mimic actions of good cholesterol

Scientisits found that consuming the genetically engineered fruit helped curb inflammation, boost antioxidant activity and reduce plaques that can lead to atherosclerosis.

March 07, 2013

UCLA Dentistry gets $5M to establish clinical research center for patient care, education

The gift, from philanthropists Dr. Mick Dragoo and his wife, Mary, is the largest single donation from an individual or couple the dental school has ever received.

February 21, 2013

UCLA study finds endocrine disorder is most common cause of elevated calcium levels

Unusually high calcium levels in the blood can almost always be traced to primary hyperparathyroidism, an undertreated, underreported condition that affects mainly women and the elderly, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.