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Allison Carruth's "Global Appetites" explores how industrial agriculture has informed not just U.S. dietary habits and culinary discourse but also the country's global aspirations.

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June 18, 2013

Timely treatment after stroke is crucial, UCLA researchers report

The comprehensive study found that the faster a clot-busting drug is administered, the better the outcome; in fact, for each 15-minute interval quicker, the risk of death decreased by 4 percent.

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June 17, 2013

After-school exercise and nutrition programs can help reduce childhood obesity

The proportion of low-income children who were obese or overweight in the intervention program decreased by 3.1 percent, compared with a 2.0 reduction for those in a comparison group.

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June 17, 2013

New alternative to surgery lets doctors remove suspicious polyps, keep colon intact

The procedure, which combines two minimally invasive techniques, has currently been performed at only a handful of medical centers in the United States, including UCLA.

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June 14, 2013

Meyers Drysdale urges UCLA class of 2013 to 'find your passion...take risks'

Alumna Ann Meyers Drysdale's keynote address to 4,800 College of Letters and Science graduates and their families highlighted Friday's commencement activities. Includes video excerpts.

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June 14, 2013

UCLA climate study predicts dramatic loss in local snowfall

Snowfall will drop by 30 to 40 percent in Los Angeles-area mountains by midcentury due to climate change, and things could get worse by 2100 if we don't rein in greenhouse gases, according to a UCLA study.

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June 13, 2013

'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of Chemistry)'

For students in Neil Garg's organic chemistry course, making music videos isn't just fun -- it's a way to understand complex chemical reactions.

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June 13, 2013

Hormone therapy for endometrial cancer targets connective tissue, not tumor cells

Administering progesterone treatment has been like shooting in the dark, say researchers at UCLA. But their new study sheds some light on how, and for whom, the therapy may work.

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June 12, 2013

Antihistamines may increase pregnancy risks for women with severe morning sickness

Doctors often recommend antihistamines for women with severe symptoms, but the drugs may carry risks — and may not be very effective for some.

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June 11, 2013

Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA rated among nation's top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News

The hospital is part of a select group recognized for excellence in all 10 medical specialty areas reviewed in the magazine's new "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.