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2024 Early-Career Awardees
News about UCLA Health

The American Society for Clinical Investigation recognizes three UCLA physician-scientists for their achievements in research

The American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) has named Dr. Quen Cheng, Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann, and Dr. Ching Zhu among its 2024 Early-Career Awardees.
March 5, 2024   |  
4 min read
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Ask the Doctors

Decaffeination process can use solvents

I love decaffeinated black tea and drink a lot of it. Since I don't add sugar or milk, I have always felt it was healthy. Now I'm questioning that assumption because I've heard that the decaffeination process can make the tea unhealthy. Should I be cutting back?
March 4, 2024   |  
3 min read
Fitness myth image
Healthy Lifestyle
Travel
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Research suggests jet lag can be managed with food schedules

I've noticed that as I get older, jet lag hits me harder. I recently read that timing your meals on the day you fly can make a difference. Do you know if that's true? I'm also curious about apps like Timeshifter, which my son swears by. Can they help?
March 1, 2024   |  
3 min read
Social media influencers Eli Stone, left and Jacob Sartorius are on stage at the Gen Z Wellness Summit
Behavioral Health
Lung Illustration
Ask the Doctors

COPD can develop due to environmental hazards

I work in a big shop where we make custom furniture. My wife thinks it puts me at risk of COPD and insists I should use a mask. Is she right? I thought COPD was something that happens to smokers. Plus, wearing a mask isn't very comfortable.
February 28, 2024   |  
3 min read
Pancreas
Ask the Doctors,
Cancer,
Science & Research

Researchers use AI to detect pancreatic cancer sooner

A dear friend was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It was so advanced, he died just a month later. I recently saw a discussion on television about using AI to detect pancreatic cancer early, while it is still curable. How would that work?
February 26, 2024   |  
3 min read
Illustration of women's cardiac event symptoms
Healthy Lifestyle
An older woman sits on the floor while meditating.
Behavioral Health,
Science & Research
Prescription drugs
Ask the Doctors

Antibiotics can temporarily wipe out the gut microbiome

I got a tick bite, and because there's Lyme disease in our area, my doctor put me on antibiotics. It prevented Lyme disease, but I'm worried about what it did to my gut microbiome. How long does it take to recover? Can I do anything to help?
February 23, 2024   |  
3 min read
Michael Grunstein
News about UCLA Health

In memoriam: Michael Grunstein, 77, pioneering scientist who helped make genetic cloning possible

Michael Grunstein, a distinguished professor emeritus of biological chemistry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and pioneering scientist who helped make genetic cloning possible, has died. He was 77.
February 23, 2024   |  
4 min read
Mikel Whittier, clockwise from top left, Dr. Evelyn Curtis, DeAndre Guyton and Dr. Shatara Townes discuss the keys to health justice, during a Black History Month program. (Photo by Sandy Cohen)
Healthy Lifestyle
Weighing scale in doctors office
Healthy Lifestyle

As Ozempic use skyrockets, UCLA’s program for reducing obesity sees rapid growth

Ozempic and Wegovy may not be the silver bullets we hoped for, especially for the patients most at need.
February 22, 2024   |  
4 min read
Protecting your skin
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Protecting skin from sun can help appearance of aging

I'm 59 years old and have noticed that my skin is already getting fragile. I know it's a natural part of aging, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon. I'd like to know what causes skin to change with age, and also hear thoughts on caring for older skin.
February 21, 2024   |  
3 min read
Emma Veilleux and Deborah Hong
Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle

What you need to know about cancer and nutrition: March webinar

Simms Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology is launching a monthly education webinar - Nutrition & Cancer: What You Need to Know. This is designed to shed light on the complex topic of nutrition for cancer survivors.
February 21, 2024   |  
3 min read
Woman sitting on a bed with her face in a pillow
Healthy Lifestyle

How does grief affect your body?

Grieving the loss of a loved one can take a physical toll. UCLA’s Dr. George Slavich describes how the body responds to grief and ways to cope.
February 21, 2024   |  
5 min read
A prescription bottle with PrEP pills spilling out
Behavioral Health,
Science & Research