Health + Behavior

The University of California announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees for a four-year contract covering more than 8,300 service workers. AFSCME agreed to call off its five-day strike scheduled for March 3-7 at UC campuses and medical centers.

Users of the wearable computers can take pictures of medical samples, upload them immediately to a server and receive accurate analyses in as little as eight seconds.

University of California researchers have released two reports that indicate high need and potential for health coverage among undocumented teens and young adults in California.

Tracking HIV incidence and drug-related behaviors on social media could help researchers detect and potentially prevent outbreaks, a new UCLA-led study shows.

Using an existing drug and a new drug developed at UCLA, the researchers eradicated cancer cells in mice with a deadly type of blood cancer, leaving healthy blood cells alone. The treatment might also have applications for other blood diseases.

The vitamin, in its active form, helps to lower the amount of cholesterol in cells, which is used by TB to sustain infection, UCLA researchers say.

Scientists say children of mothers who used the medication while pregnant were up to 37 percent more likely to be diagnosed with hyperkinetic disorder, receive medication for ADHD or display ADHD symptoms.

The AlloMap test, which measures changes in gene expression, can be used to assess the risk of rejection of a transplanted heart months before such an event may occur.

An analysis of dozens of studies suggests that ovulating women have evolved to prefer mates who display sexy traits but not traits typically desired in long-term mates.

The new technology shows promise for improving glaucoma treatment over time and, as a side benefit, even improved the contact lenses' durability.

While magnesium showed no benefit, the system the UCLA study set in place -- involving paramedics, hospitals and other agencies -- proved to consistently deliver fast care.

Investigators identified about 50 brain and behavioral measures that are both under strong genetic control and associated with bipolar disorder. Their discoveries could be a major step toward identifying the specific genes that contribute to the illness.

Mike Boyle has good reason to give his wife and family extra hugs on Valentine’s Day

Dr. Charles Brunicardi recently produced a debut album of his original folk/country music, "Where Sunset Meets the Beach," which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in music.

To help East Los Angeles residents change their home environment and reduce health risks, a group of public health experts from the Fielding School of Public Health has devised a hands-on strategy.

Sociology doctoral student Jessica Carbino discusses dating and sex on the "TakePart Live" television show.

"We aim to restore patients' independence by returning their ability to type on a keyboard, open doors and transfer themselves between their bed and wheelchair," said UCLA's Daniel Lu.

A team from the Fielding School of Public Health is working with East Los Angeles families to help them eat better.

The UCLA-affiliated clinic and the nonprofit will together provide comprehensive HIV services for low-income and homeless patients on Los Angeles' Westside.

UCLA scientists have found that an individual's genetic makeup could increase his or her chance of developing the debilitating disease two- to six-fold after pesticide exposure.

The authors say couples can have productive conversations with each other about diet and exercise if they focus on motivation, encouragement and support.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's current screening strategy, researchers say, misses opportunities to decrease fracture risk in at-risk women.

Scientists from the Broad Stem Cell Research Center have been awarded new grants totaling more than $3.5 million the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine.

UCLA researchers and their colleagues also confirmed a twofold increase in heart attack risk among men older than 65 who use the popular gels and patches.

The findings could be an important development in understanding how to address the negative mental health effects of discrimination against transgender people.