How a mom’s determination – and a UCLA transplant – saved her daughter’s life
Klarissa Hope was told her daughter had a cold, but her instincts said otherwise.
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Access to firearms for Californians ages 15–24 associated with increased suicide risk
The study examined ties between firearm proximity and psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.
UCLA Grad Slam winner sheds light on cerebellum’s role in autism
Melis Çakar beat out 52 other competitors and won $5,000; she will now represent UCLA at a UC-wide Grad Slam competition on May 3.
Language that could be clues to suicide differ between men and women
Researchers have uncovered differences in how suicides are described that could identify at-risk men in time to get the help they need.
South L.A., Antelope Valley lead L.A. County in preventable hospitalizations
These areas also have the highest proportions of adults on Medi-Cal.
Mutations in noncoding DNA become functional in some cancer-driving genes
These regions of the gene alter the abundance of mRNA and the proteins it instructs the cell to make.
Supportive housing program for Californians experiencing homelessness shows promise
Housing for a Healthy California program moved 200-plus people into housing, lowered their medical costs.
Advance in immune cell screening uncovers receptors that target prostate cancer
Research brief: A new T cell-screening process revealed previously unidentified receptors that target prostate cancer.
UCLA receives $5 million grant to align neuroscience and societal needs
The funding will help create a multidisciplinary research center that aims to maximize the potential of neuroscience for public good.
Celebrating differences in the health care field
Syrian American medical student Reem Karmouta never thought about becoming a doctor — until she met one who looked just like her.
People make more patient decisions when shown the benefits first
Focusing immediately on the benefits of waiting might help people improve their self-control.
UCLA Health acquires West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
The site in the west San Fernando Valley includes a 260-bed community hospital with seven operating rooms and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center.
Drinking water in U.S. prisons may have dangerously high levels of PFAS
A UCLA professor and other researchers estimate nearly 1 million incarcerated people could suffer lifelong health consequences.
Ninez Ponce receives Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award for work in health and data equity
The director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research was honored by the CDC Foundation and the James F. and Sarah T. Fries Foundation.
Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite
A new UCLA study discovers cells that make mice pursue fatty foods even when they are not hungry.
Protecting Black mothers before, during and after pregnancy
The UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education hosted a talk by L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.
‘I feel like myself again’: UCLA clinical trial offers hope for lymphoma patients
Hirotaka Matsunaga has been in remission for 18 months after participating in an experimental CAR-T cell therapy led by UCLA professors.
UCLA Samueli to lead $4 million cell research project funded by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
The collaboration among researchers at UCLA, USC and Caltech will advance cell and tissue engineering technology.
What prevents more Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans from seeking mental health care?
Tailoring outreach by cultures, languages and nationalities could help increase utilization of services.
UCLA Data Equity Center aims to provide data expertise to those who need it
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and its network of partners will offer free assistance across the country.
UCLA receives $10 million to launch Howard and Irene Levine Family Center for Movement Disorders
The center will focus on Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases and foster the development of physician-scientists in neurology.
Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters
The UCLA-led research team’s study is the first to identify earlier adrenal puberty as a result of prenatal stress.
UCLA gets a gold star for sustainability
The campus’s efforts were recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Super Bowl gambling: Does America have a problem?
UCLA gambling disorders expert Dr. Timothy Fong says every state has seen increased demand for gambling-related treatment services since 2018.
3 strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women’s risk of breast cancer
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report recommends changes to laws and a more diverse lactation consultant workforce.