Health + Behavior

New research shows questions you ask and interest in lifelong learning might protect against Alzheimer’s disease.

‘Those who are different make the difference,’ the disability studies course co-facilitator says.

Using artificial intelligence during routine screening could flag spots of concern invisible to the naked eye.

The gift was inspired by the family’s personal experiences with UCLA.

UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies’ Jack Bobo on local food production, agriculture, hunger, and not picking sustainability winners and losers.

UCLA and UCSD research suggests a probiotic could one day increase the benefits of eating fish.

9 children born with severe LAD-l are symptom-free two years after treatment.

New report finds that Latino and lower-income families are more likely to have difficulties accessing child care.

The new center will use an integrative health approach to treat gastrointestinal disorders and improve quality of life.

Alvarez, who beat out 46 other UCLA student researchers in the TED Talk–style competition, will represent UCLA at the UC-wide finals on April 29.

Researchers looked into ways to communicate the true impact of climate change and found a solution.

Regular gum chewers could potentially be ingesting tens of thousands of microplastic particles a year, according to a pilot study.

Mona Jarrahi, Suk-Young Kim, Jingyi Jessica Lee, Carolina Lithgow-Bertelloni and Park Williams are among a group of 198 new fellows chosen from more than, 3,500 applicants.

Herbert Najera discusses his journey to a career in health care.

This year’s overall Quality of Life Index rating matches last year’s lowest ever in the now 10 years of the survey's existence. 

The new report spotlights how COVID-19 affected NHPIs in California.

For World Parkinson’s Day, UCLA neurologist and Parkinson’s expert Dr. Jeff Bronstein answered questions about the causes, symptoms and treatment of PD.

Businesses that process used concrete have long caused dust pollution for neighbors. Students in a UCLA law clinic are helping find a solution.  

A repurposed anti-cancer drug may slow kidney scarring and prevent chronic kidney disease progression.

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

Firefighters have a 9% higher risk of a cancer diagnosis and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer compared with the general population.

A team led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center doctors Dennis Slamon and Richard Finn, helped transform breast cancer treatment.

Students spent a week in March experiencing firsthand how creativity fosters personal growth, community connection and even how we eat. 

Leading voices in politics, media and planning came together to provide an overview of local recovery efforts.

A UCLA-led team develops continuous sensors mimicking natural biochemistry to advance discovery and health care.