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The words suicide and prevention are shown with school lockers in the background.
Behavioral Health

How to communicate with teens about suicide

December 8, 2023   |  
3 min read
Doctor and patient
Ask the Doctors

Even children can be diagnosed with hypertension

My nephew is 12 years old and was diagnosed with hypertension. I was surprised because I didn't realize this could be a problem for kids his age. I don't remember having my blood pressure checked as a kid. What information do you have about this?
December 8, 2023   |  
3 min read
Children wearing backpacks running to school
Science & Research

Study reveals types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) linked to improved mental and physical health outcomes in adulthood

UCLA researchers found peer support, school climate, and neighborhood safety were most strongly linked to improved adult health outcomes in this national study comparing types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs).
December 8, 2023   |  
4 min read
Sabrina Dukhovny sits with her two children, Maddie and her older sister, Jami.
Healthy Lifestyle
Dr. Emanuel Maidenberg in his office
Healthy Lifestyle

Coping with holiday stress

December 6, 2023   |  
6 min read
Fracture or broken bone
Ask the Doctors

Greenstick fractures occur almost exclusively in children

Our 9-year-old daughter fell off her skateboard and hurt her arm. It seemed like just a bad sprain, but after getting an X-ray, she was diagnosed with a greenstick fracture. What is that? Will it affect her in the future? She's in a cast for at least a month.
December 6, 2023   |  
3 min read
Birth control pills
Science & Research

Study shows how birth control pills affect women’s psychological and biological responses to stress

A new UCLA Health study is shedding light on how using hormonal contraceptive pills may affect women’s responses to stress and their risk for inflammation-related illnesses.
December 6, 2023   |  
4 min read
Elven's Story - Gastric Sleeve, Before and After Photos

Elven's Story - Gastric Sleeve

Dear UCLA Bariatric Team, I don’t know where to start, you saved my life! Thank you from the bottom of my of heart.
December 5, 2023   |  
2 min read
Study principal investigators.
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA scientists receive $9.1 million from the NCI to improve early detection methods for cancer

Researchers have received two grants totaling $9.1 million from the NCI to advance liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of cancer, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce the number of deaths caused by the disease.
December 5, 2023   |  
3 min read
Vitamins
Ask the Doctors

Talk to doctor before starting supplements

What is your opinion of the brain and memory supplements that we see advertised on TV? I'm also curious about other supplements, like the ones that are advertised to help with vision or for joint health. Do any really help?
December 4, 2023   |  
3 min read
prostate cancer cells
Cancer,
Science & Research

Studies help explain why some prostate cancers become resistant to hormone therapy

Two new studies led by UCLA researchers give insight into how cells use energy to influence the way prostate tumors survive and grow — advancements that can help explain why some prostate cancers become resistant to hormone therapy.
December 4, 2023   |  
5 min read
Electronic medical record, pxhere
Science & Research

About 20% of patients listed as alive in their electronic health records were actually deceased according to California data

About 20% of patients whose medical records showed them as being alive were in fact deceased according to California data. The issue is that California law makes these full death data available only "for purposes of law enforcement or preventing fraud," which doesn't include most hospitals. This leads to a lot of wasteful outreach.
December 4, 2023   |  
3 min read
Exam room discussing treatments
Ask the Doctors

Geriatrician offers holistic approach to health care

What is a geriatrician, and how do you know if you need one? My mom is 78 and is starting to be frail. She feels like her regular doctor doesn't listen to her and rushes through her appointments. I wonder if switching to a specialist might be better for her.
December 1, 2023   |  
3 min read
Three women behind health education booth
Science & Research

Bringing more diversity to Parkinson’s disease research

A UCLA neurologist aims to help design studies with more Black participants.
December 1, 2023   |  
3 min read
patient with doctor
Cancer,
Science & Research

Black men with advanced prostate cancer less likely to receive crucial treatment, study finds

A new study found Black men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer are significantly less likely to be prescribed novel hormone therapy than other racial and ethnic groups despite the therapy being proven to extend the lives of men with the disease.
December 1, 2023   |  
3 min read
A woman shows signs of stress.
Science & Research

Stress may impact stroke recovery, study shows

Both past trauma and acute stress right after a stroke can affect long-term outcomes.
November 30, 2023   |  
3 min read