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John K. Lee
Cancer,
Science & Research

Cancer researcher elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation

Dr. John Lee, associate assistant professor in residence of hematology/oncology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been elected as a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
April 1, 2024   |  
2 min read
Research
Ask the Doctors

Clinical trials are used to advance medicine

I have been following your column for a few years now, and clinical trials get mentioned a lot. I know they are used to make sure that a new drug is safe, but other than that, I'm not sure what they are. What exactly is a clinical trial, and how does it work?
March 29, 2024   |  
3 min read
Examination
Ask the Doctors

Pinched nerve can impact quality of life

I have developed pain in my right hip that runs down my thigh and calf. An orthopedic specialist who looked at my scans says it may be a pinched nerve. But my physical therapist says it is inflammation. Can it be both? Is there a solution?
March 27, 2024   |  
3 min read
Alzheimer's drug image
Behavioral Health,
Science & Research
HERSTORY
Cancer,
Science & Research

HERSTORY: Democratizing cancer genetic testing to reduce healthcare disparities

Researchers in the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have launched a new study aimed at unraveling inherited genetic predispositions to cancer in women with a family history of the disease.
March 27, 2024   |  
3 min read
T cells
Cancer,
Science & Research

Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance the power of immunotherapy against lung cancer

A UCLA Health study suggests that using CXCL9 and CXCL10-producing dendritic cells alongside immunotherapy can be a promising strategy to overcome treatment resistance and improve clinical outcomes for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
March 26, 2024   |  
3 min read
Portrait of nurse David Yamada
Healthy Lifestyle
Positive mature lady exercising indoors
Ask the Doctors

Study shows isometric exercise can lower blood pressure

My blood pressure is just a tiny bit high. Does that really matter? My doctor said I should think about taking a blood pressure drug, but I’d rather try to bring it down naturally. I just read that doing isometric exercises can lower blood pressure. Do you know if that's true?
March 25, 2024   |  
3 min read
epigenetics
Cancer,
Science & Research

AACR: Progress treating pancreatic cancer, immunotherapy for head and neck cancers, potential biomarker for aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas and more

The annual ACCR meeting will feature the latest research from UCLA physicians and scientists, who will present their latest findings in key areas of translational and basic scientific research.
March 25, 2024   |  
6 min read
Diet and nutrition
Ask the Doctors

Research suggests eating later may lower metabolism

I recently read about a study that says eating late makes it easier to gain weight. I would like to know more about that. I've been having success with weight loss by not eating after 6 p.m., and I wonder if the timing has anything to do with that.
March 22, 2024   |  
3 min read
Knee injury
Ask the Doctors

ACL repair options depend on lifestyle and severity

I twisted my knee snowboarding. I thought it was just a sprain, but it turns out I have a partial tear in my ACL. My doctor says I need surgery. If I just wait and am very careful, won't it eventually heal by itself?
March 20, 2024   |  
3 min read
reading a breast screening
Cancer,
Science & Research

Adding ribociclib to hormone therapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence

A new treatment approach that combines a targeted therapy drug with hormone therapy significantly increased the amount of time a person with early breast cancer lives without the cancer returning, according to a study co-led by UCLA investigators.
March 20, 2024   |  
3 min read
Dr. Anne Saltzman on heart and mental health
Behavioral Health,
Healthy Lifestyle
Dr. Lillian Gelberg, Dr. Roger Lo and Dr. Jeffrey Saver
Cancer,
Science & Research

Three UCLA physicians elected to the Association of American Physicians

Three UCLA faculty members —Dr. Lillian Gelberg, Dr. Roger Lo and Dr. Jeffrey Saver— have been elected to the AAP in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the advancement of basic or translational biomedical research.
March 20, 2024   |  
3 min read
pneumonia blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Can you catch pneumonia?

Pneumonia affects people of all ages, but it is avoidable. Knowing how you can catch it and how to prevent the spread of pneumonia may reduce your risk.
March 19, 2024   |  
4 min read
boost immunity blog
Healthy Lifestyle

5 ways to boost your immunity

No one wants to get sick. Learn five effective things you can do to help boost your immune system and fight off illness-causing germs.
March 19, 2024   |  
4 min read
sugar substitutes blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Guide to sugar substitutes

Reducing your sugar intake is a smart move. But replacing it with sugar substitutes isn’t necessarily a healthier choice. Learn why.
March 18, 2024   |  
3 min read