Coping with the emotional toll of wildfires
Experts warn the deadly, destructive L.A. County fires could have lasting effects on mental health.
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Pregnancy and air quality: How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and pollution
Pregnant people, children, infants and those with underlying lung disease are particularly vulnerable to particulates from the L.A. fires.
What to do if you miss a dose of GLP-1
A doctor explains what to do when you miss, run out or can’t refill your medication
A pulmonologist explains how to stay safe from wildfire pollution
A pulmonologist explains how to protect yourself with so much fire pollution in Los Angeles.
Researchers find betrayal doesn’t necessarily make someone less trustworthy if we benefit
People regard those who betray others as less trustworthy except when it benefits them, psychologists say
UCLA Health launching clinical dating program for autistic adults
The new PEERS program aims to demystify the often complex social rules surrounding dating.
Multilingualism improves crucial cognitive functions in autistic children
A new study from UCLA Health adds to the growing body of evidence on the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages.
Advanced imaging uncovers hidden metastases in high-risk prostate cancer cases
A new study has found that many cases of high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought.
8 UCLA Health experts offer tips for a healthy 2025
From mindful meditation to reflexology, UCLA Health experts share advice on how to be healthier in 2025.
Lifesaving brain surgery made UCLA graduation dreams come true
UCLA Health neurosurgeon Anthony Wang’s seven words made all the difference to Neha Pai after a life-threatening injury.
2024 reflections: A year of excellence, challenges and empathy
As we head into the holidays and prepare to usher in 2025, Newsroom takes a look back at the accomplishments of the Bruin community and the highlights of 2024.
What is familial Mediterranean fever? The genetic disorder causes painful inflammation
UCLA’s program dedicated to the condition, which is sometimes known as “Armenian disease,” is the only one in the Western Hemisphere.
Generation Z wants to be safe, UCLA study finds
Being kind to others, self-acceptance and having fun are also goals for 10- to 24-year-olds surveyed across the U.S.
Checking in with the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent
Research shows adolescence offers opportunities for learning and development that have impacts throughout adulthood.
Scientists discover ‘entirely unanticipated’ role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development
Known for its axon guidance properties, new research suggests protein is critical in guiding neural development.
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Simulations reveal PAHs’ affinity for binding to DNA — and evading repair — in study co-led by a county firefighter.
UCLA researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair
Research brief: New study highlights a target for therapies to prevent heart failure after heart attacks.
UCLA researchers engineer experimental drug for preventing heart failure after heart attacks
New single-dose therapy shows promise in enhancing repair after heart attacks in preclinical models.
Reality bites! Teens want a new genre on screen: Nomantasy
A new study from the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA finds that young people prefer fantasy — without the romance.
UCLA’s Dr. Donna Washington elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Washington is the 48th UCLA faculty member to achieve one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
FDA approval of drug regimen helps lower recurrence risk for early-stage breast cancer patients
The decision is based on findings from a clinical trial led by UCLA’s Dennis Slamon combining ribociclib with hormonal therapy.
Scientists create first map of DNA modification in the developing human brain
Findings could help pinpoint cell types most vulnerable to conditions like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.
Health inequities abound in California, according to newest California Health Interview Survey
The latest edition of the nation’s largest state health survey spotlights trends in housing discrimination, health care access and other topics.
Unlocking the potential of patient-derived ‘organoids’ for personalized sarcoma treatment
Using small 3D models that mimic a patient’s tumor, UCLA researchers can quickly test hundreds of potential drugs.
Preserving a different kind of dental record
A unique archiving collaboration between the UCLA School of Dentistry and UCLA Library sheds light on the process of safeguarding university history.