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Scientists regenerate neurons that restore walking in mice after paralysis from spinal cord injury
September 21, 2023
Engineered compound shows promise in preventing bone loss in space
September 18, 2023
Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood affects food choices, weight gain and the microstructure of the brain
September 15, 2023
Overdose deaths from fentanyl laced stimulants have risen 50-fold since 2010
September 13, 2023
UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center awarded $11.5 million NIH grant to study cardiac neuromodulation to prevent lethal arrhythmias
September 12, 2023
UCLA research suggests that heart transplantation is safer for adults with single-ventricle CHD than previously thought
September 11, 2023
Stereotyped, devalued and shunned: Experts address the stigma of Parkinson’s disease
September 11, 2023
Dr. Melissa Lechner receives grant from Doris Duke Foundation
September 8, 2023
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Healthy Lifestyle
How to handle your fear of cancer recurrence
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How (and why) you should perform testicular self-exams
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New comprehensive menopause program gives patients ‘the care they truly deserve’
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What you need to know about new vaccines for flu, COVID and RSV
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Science and Research
Tai chi as mind-body medicine? A UCLA Health psychiatrist aims to take the practice nationwide
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3 tales of determination: Incoming UCLA medical students overcome obstacles on path to becoming doctors
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Using personalized medicine to target gynecological cancers
September 11, 2023
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For prostate cancer, PSMA imaging helps diagnosis, staging and treatment decisions
September 5, 2023
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Behavioral Health
Neuropsychiatric hospital excels in complex, comprehensive care grounded in latest research
September 20, 2023
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Feeling like a fraud? Imposter syndrome is common among high achievers
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New directions for mother and son after long road to autism diagnosis
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New pill to treat postpartum depression could be a game changer
August 15, 2023
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Cancer Care
3 cancer diagnoses in her family: Teddy Seraphine-Leonard knows well the challenges of the journey
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A cancer diagnosis is often followed by anxiety: Here are strategies for coping
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Patient’s optimism prevails following bout with colon cancer
September 15, 2023
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Using personalized medicine to target gynecological cancers
September 11, 2023
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Patient Stories
Patient’s optimism prevails following bout with colon cancer
September 15, 2023
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UCLA Health researcher, now a patient, puts trust in his colleagues to fight aggressive prostate cancer
September 1, 2023
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Radiation therapy clinical trial at UCLA Health is right approach for Oakland business owner
August 28, 2023
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A teenager’s generosity led to a young UCLA Health patient’s first concert – Taylor Swift
August 25, 2023
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Ask the Doctors
Use of ashwagandha skyrockets in the United States
September 22, 2023
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Babies and young kids more susceptible to heat rash
September 20, 2023
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Pudendal neuralgia caused by pressure on or near nerves
September 18, 2023
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Start with your PCP to evaluate heart health
September 15, 2023
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