health policy

Health economist Susan Ettner, physician-scientist Donald Kohn and cancer researcher Dennis Slamon are among the 100 new members of the academy’s class of 2026.

The study's findings could ease concerns that the expansion of telemedicine would trigger spikes in usage and costs

Using large language models to analyze emergency response may offer opportunities for early intervention, a UCLA-led study finds.

UCLA researchers estimate 10.6 million children worldwide experience serious health-related suffering annually and require specialized medical care.

Sedatives and antipsychotics linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization remain widely used in patients most vulnerable to their harms.

Project ReConnect explores how our connection to nature and animals helps our well-being, and how we can help theirs.

Across medicine, environmental studies, public policy, the social sciences and beyond, UCLA scholars in 2025 continued turning discovery into real-world impact.

Neurologist S. Thomas Carmichael, lung specialist Paul W. Noble and public health pioneer Ninez A. Ponce are UCLA's newest members.

The survey received responses from more than 84,000 students from 135 colleges and universities.

Data also showed that many are struggling with day-to-day activities and not receiving care.

The comprehensive 17-year study finds rising mortality, chronic illness and mental health challenges among U.S. children and youth.

The HPU uses a first-of-its-kind predictive model to identify L.A. County residents most at risk of homelessness.

UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors and disability types.

A Harvard-trained health economist, Knaul has been engaged in public health research, social development and advocacy throughout her career.

The UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education recently hosted the New York Times’ national religion correspondent.

The donation allows UCLA Health to add a second mobile stroke unit, which will serve the San Fernando Valley.

UCLA experts can help make sense of how potential cuts to the federal-state health care benefits program could affect Americans.

A new UCLA report offers recommendations for increasing student use of CalFresh, the state’s federally funded food assistance program.

UCLA legal scholars unpack U.S. v. Skrmetti following oral arguments held on Dec. 4 for the landmark case.

Washington is the 48th UCLA faculty member to achieve one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.

Dr. Keith Norris, Dr. Arleen Brown work to enhance representation among patients participating in medical research.

Practices to protect public health, including high-risk groups, are featured in an expansive program.

The Sacramento gathering earlier this month promoted equitable policy solutions for California communities.

UCLA study shows Parks After Dark achieved intended goals by providing recreational programming in a safe environment.

Un estudio de UCLA muestra que Parks After Dark logró los objetivos previstos al ofrecer programación recreativa en un ambiente seguro.