People with long COVID, those with other illnesses experiencing similar lingering effects
A UCLA professor explains that pandemic-related stress might be slowing people’s recovery from other diseases.
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COVID’s economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health
In a UCLA study, Californians reported struggles with employment, finances and child care during the pandemic.
Scientists say eye-disease drug may also help fight COVID
Research brief: In a lab study, a UCLA-led team found that verteporfin stopped the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Black Americans’ COVID vaccine hesitancy stems more from today’s inequities than historical ones
Past injustices like the Tuskegee Syphilis Study are less likely to spark mistrust than poor interactions with physicians, UCLA psychologists say.
COVID-related hate incidents targeting Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders continued to rise
Preliminary findings from UCLA’s 2022 California Health Interview Survey also show drop in risk-reduction behaviors.
No recession, but U.S., California economies continue to slow
Inflation, rising interest rates and declining real wages are among the factors limiting growth, according to the latest UCLA Anderson Forecast.
UCLA leads CDC-funded study on effectiveness of vaccines, boosters in ‘next phase’ of COVID
The project, supported by a $13.6 million grant, will enroll 15,000 health care workers from medical centers across the U.S.
COVID increased Latinas’ responsibilities at home while limiting their ability to work
A UCLA report looks at why Latinas left their jobs in large numbers during the pandemic and strategies for bringing them back into the workforce.
Campus town hall provides updates on COVID-19 protocols and answers to monkeypox questions
Leadership provided further clarity on recently modified COVID-19 protocols and how campus is preparing to deal with monkeypox.
A warming planet could mess with our sleep – and make us more vulnerable to infectious diseases
New research looks at the nexus of climate change, sleep and human immunity.
Back to school: Transitioning back to in-person interactions
UCLA Health psychologist Robert Bilder says reliance on technology for interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic might have complicated things for children.
Scientists confirm COVID tied to wildlife sales at Chinese market
The research, co-authored by UCLA’s Marc Suchard, indicates the pandemic started with two separate jumps from animals to humans.
Asian, Hispanic and Black Californians saw bigger drops in life expectancy than whites during COVID
The findings are another troubling sign of the pandemic’s uneven impact across different communities.
Q&A: What you should know about new COVID vaccines for young kids
UCLA’s Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice discusses the safety and efficacy of the vaccines, which are now available to children as young as 6 months.
UCLA survey quantifies COVID vaccine hesitancy among Californians
More than half of Californians who aren’t vaccinated are still worried about side effects, a new report finds.
Factors causing low COVID vaccination rates have spilled over to flu vaccine rates in parts of U.S.
The research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests declining trust in public health.
Commencement at UCLA: What Bruins and their guests need to know
Get the latest on COVID-19 precautions, traveling to campus and other guidance designed to keep celebrations healthy, safe and enjoyable.
Study assesses mental health effects of pandemic-related school closures
Adolescent females were especially vulnerable, according to the UCLA-led research.
UCLA’s Vickie Mays explains why accurate COVID-19 death counts are important
Discrepancies in data can delay care, resources and awareness.
Yes, COVID vaccine boosters for children are safe
UCLA pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice provides accurate information in this Q&A.
How Dr. Yalda Afshar became a trusted COVID spokesperson
The physician-scientist moved quickly to research how COVID-19 affects pregnant women and babies.
Some long COVID-19 cases may be caused by abnormally suppressed immune system
A UCLA-led study suggests that boosting immunity could be a possible treatment.
Dazzling multimedia art installation inspires personal contemplation among campus community
Artist and alumnus Refik Anadol’s “Moment of Reflection” is on view through April 24 in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden.
How dangerous is BA.2, the new COVID-19 variant?
“The vaccine that is effective against BA.1 should be equally effective against BA.2,” said UCLA’s Shangxin Yang.
UCLA leaders update campus COVID safety policies at town hall
If COVID-19 cases continue on their downward trend, masking and testing requirements will be relaxed in early April, campus leaders said.