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Few women with history of breast cancer and ovarian cancer take a recommended genetic test
UCLA’s Christopher Childers says the relevant genetic mutations can be easily detected through blood or saliva analysis.
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For post-menopausal women, vaginal estrogens do not raise risk of cancer, other diseases
UCLA-led study is the first to examine potential adverse health effects in users of vaginal estrogen compared with non-users.
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UCLA researchers demonstrate new material that could aid body’s cellular repair process
The injectable hydrogel works by forming a scaffold inside a wound that new tissue can grow around.
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UCLA scientists identify a new way to activate stem cells to make hair grow
The research may lead to new drugs that could promote hair growth for people with baldness or alopecia, which is hair loss linked to such factors such as hormonal imbalance, stress, aging or chemotherapy.
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System creates 3-D images of tissue samples without conventional lenses
Hologram technology developed at UCLA could lead to easier and less costly diagnoses of chronic diseases in remote areas and developing countries.
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Michael Teitell named director of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Teitell, a renowned molecular immunologist and biochemist, was chosen after a national search and assumed leadership on Aug. 8.
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Sleep biology discovery could lead to new insomnia treatments that don’t target the brain
UCLA scientists report the first evidence that a gene outside the brain controls the ability to rebound from sleep deprivation.
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Summer program at UCLA helps build more diverse pipeline for health care field
The free, six-week program offers students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds classes, training and mentoring.
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UCLA Health hospitals place No. 1 in Los Angeles, No. 7 nationally in prominent ranking
The survey’s honor roll names only 20 medical centers; UCLA Health has appeared on that list for 28 consecutive years.
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UCLA Health and AccentCare create joint venture for post-acute care services
The new agency is designed to improve care for people after they have been discharged from the hospital.
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Faced with many options, men with prostate cancer get help choosing the right treatments
Software developed by a UCLA urologist helps men avoid decisions they might regret.
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Community health centers form partnerships to increase capacity, improve service
A policy brief by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research looks at facilities in four U.S. regions, including Los Angeles.
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To honor his uncle’s memory, young doctor wants to offer hope to those with cancer
New UCLA resident Razmik Ghukasyan is pursuing a career in surgical oncology with an emphasis on establishing close doctor-patient relationships.
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In assessing risk of hormone therapy for menopause, dose — not form — matters
UCLA researchers found that with estrogen therapy for menopause, taking a pill versus wearing a patch on one’s skin doesn’t affect risk or benefit.
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UCLA researchers reveal unusual chemistry of protein with role in neurodegenerative disorders
Professor Douglas Black and colleagues found that not all protein aggregates in brain cells are toxic.
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Understanding the constant dialogue that goes on between our gut and our brain
Dr. Mayer and a growing number of colleagues at UCLA and around the world who are interested in the mind-gut connection have been buoyed by the emerging evidence coming from studies of the gut microbiome.
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Brain activity test detects autism severity, UCLA study finds
This research highlights a promising biomarker to reveal the variability in cognitive function among children with the disorder.
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Study examines effects of stopping psychiatric medication
UCLA professor of social welfare co-authored new report showing that more than half of people succeed in discontinuing usage of psychiatric medications.
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Less invasive treatment for blocked artery in the leg is safe, review finds
This study shows that the orbital atherectomy procedure can offer individuals with peripheral artery disease an effective alternative to standard surgery.
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Genetic sequencing unravels rare disease mysteries
UCLA was among the first medical centers to use exome sequencing, which can analyze more than 20,000 genes at once.
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Separating food facts from fiction
As a nutritional epidemiologist devoted to prevention, Karin Michels has spent much of her career studying how health can be optimized through a proper diet.
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Not all astrocytes in the brain are the same, study finds
UCLA researchers upend a long-standing idea that the star-shaped brain cells cannot be differentiated from each other. The results should make it easier for researchers to study how astrocytes relate to disease.
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Electrical stimulation of brain may help people with schizophrenia learn to communicate better
People with the disease were able to better identify auditory tones, an essential skill for interpreting tone of voice in communication.
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Memory of social interactions impaired in all phases of schizophrenia
Researchers report that in the early stages of schizophrenia, patients can remember more about the interactions if given hints about context. This finding suggests a potential strategy for memory training.
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Changes in brain regions may explain why some prefer order and certainty, UCLA behavioral neuroscientists report
Why do some people prefer stable, predictable lives while others prefer frequent changes? Findings of a study may hold answers to this question.
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UCLA to offer free mental health screening, treatment to all incoming students
The voluntary service announced by Chancellor Gene Block will eventually be made available to the entire campus community, including those receiving care through UCLA Health.
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Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed for first time
In a small-scale study, nine of 10 people with the disease displayed subjective or objective improvement in their memories beginning within three to six months.
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The teenage brain on social media
UCLA scientists use brain imaging to show that social media approval activates the same areas in teens’ brains as eating a favorite food or winning a competition.
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How first ‘vouchers’ in UCLA kidney donation program led to 25 lifesaving transplants
A new UCLA-led study traces how the first three "kidney voucher cases" led to 25 lifesaving kidney transplants across the United States.
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Device provides scientists with clearest view of sperm’s motion in 3-D
The system is made of inexpensive components, including an image sensor chip that costs just a few dollars apiece and is like the ones used in mobile phone cameras.
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UCLA scientists identify a new way to activate stem cells to make hair grow
The research may lead to new drugs that could promote hair growth for people with baldness or alopecia, which is hair loss linked to such factors such as hormonal imbalance, stress, aging or chemotherapy.
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One e-cigarette with nicotine leads to adrenaline changes in nonsmokers’ hearts
UCLA researchers say the study challenges the concept that inhaled nicotine is benign, or safe.
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Consortium links experts in engineering, medicine to improve health in underserved communities
UCLA researchers intend to develop devices to help patients easily conduct their own health screenings and help doctors be aware of their patients’ long-term risks.
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Behavioral therapy increases connectivity in brains of people with OCD
The results bolster the argument for making cognitive behavioral therapy more widely available for treating the disorder, which affects more than one in 50 people in the U.S.
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In our digital world, are young people losing the ability to read emotions?
UCLA scientists report that sixth-graders who went just five days without glancing at a smartphone, television or other screen did substantially better at reading emotions than counterparts who used electronic devices.
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This is your brain on sugar: UCLA study shows high-fructose diet sabotages learning, memory
Attention, college students: Binging on soda and sweets between midterms and finals may make you stupid.
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New University of California Cancer Consortium to tackle state’s second leading cause of death
The alliance of five UC medical centers will conduct clinical trials and study precision medicine, population health science, best practices in harnessing big data to improve health and political engagement for public benefit.
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Digital technology can be harmful to your health
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and UCLA psychologist Patricia Greenfield were part of a panel discussing the downside of the digital revolution at a Zócalo/UCLA event at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Here is what real commitment to your marriage means
There’s a big difference between liking being married and taking the tough steps necessary to preserve a relationship in tough times, UCLA psychologists say.
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National Cancer Institute designates UCLA brain cancer program a site of research excellence
The five-year, $11.4 million grant will help to advance work in prevention, detection and treatment. UCLA's program is one of only five brain cancer programs nationwide to receive this national recognition.
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Device used to close small hole in heart may protect against recurrent stroke
Long term follow-up indicates new treatment option used instead of, or in addition to, medication could benefit certain people who’ve had a stroke.
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Cramming for a test? Don't do it, say UCLA researchers
Caffeine-fueled all-nighters may seem like a good idea, but students are more likely to perform worse academically the following day, not better.
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Scientists learn how what you eat affects your brain — and those of your kids
In addition to helping protect us from heart disease and cancer, a balanced diet and regular exercise can also protect the brain and ward off mental disorders, according to a new UCLA study.
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Superhero window washers scale hospital, bring smiles to young patients
Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and the Hulk dropped by for the fifth annual Superhero Day at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital.
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Changing gut bacteria through diet affects brain function, UCLA study shows
"Our findings indicate that some of the contents of yogurt may actually change the way our brain responds to the environment," said UCLA's Dr. Kirsten Tillisch.
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How safe is vaping?
Two UCLA doctors say that although public acceptance has grown, more research is needed to judge the effects on health.
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UCLA doctors use magnetic stimulation to ‘rewire’ the brain for people with depression
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is one of a handful of hospitals and clinics nationwide that offer a treatment that works in a fundamentally different way than drugs.
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Don’t multitask while you read this
Divided attention does impair memory, but a UCLA study found that people can still selectively focus on what is most important — even while they’re distracted.
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Brain is 10 times more active than previously measured, UCLA researchers find
The study could pave the way for understanding and treating neurological disorders, and for developing computers that “think” more like humans.
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Breast-feeding plays important role in ‘seeding’ infant microbiome with beneficial bacteria
The study, which looked at 107 mother-infant pairs, is the largest to date showing the transfer of bacteria in the milk into the baby’s gut.