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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
ucla heat map image
Science & Research

Mapping the harms of extreme heat in California

UCLA Heat Maps show where heat causes harm or death.
March 18, 2024   |  
2 min read
radiation therapy
Cancer,
Science & Research

Attacking metastatic prostate cancer early with combination treatment approach improves outcomes in preliminary study

UCLA investigators have shown the combination of a short course of powerful and intense hormonal therapy with targeted radiation is safe and effective in treating people with advanced prostate cancer.
March 18, 2024   |  
4 min read
lungs
Science & Research

Sleep and psychological dysfunction are top concerns for cystic fibrosis patients with sinusitis, driving preference for endoscopic sinus surgery

A new study finds that symptoms ranked as the most significant concern for individuals with cystic fibrosis were complaints associated with psychological dysfunction and sleep disturbances, indicating a high value placed on quality of life.
March 15, 2024   |  
2 min read
potassium
Healthy Lifestyle

Why you need potassium — and how to get more of it

Potassium is an essential mineral that supports heart health and your muscles and nervous system. But most Americans don’t get enough. Here’s how to get more.
March 15, 2024   |  
4 min read
Owen Witte
Cancer,
Science & Research

Cancer association recognizes Owen Witte for advancing blood cancer research

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has awarded Dr. Owen Witte, founding director emeritus of the UCLA Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, with the 2024 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Blood Cancer Research.
March 15, 2024   |  
2 min read
Artists rendering of brain
Science & Research

UCLA neurologists find elevated levels of specific immune cell in Alzheimer’s disease patients

Finding the cells may be a first step in developing new targeted therapies.
March 13, 2024   |  
6 min read
Narcotics and pill bottle
Science & Research

Safe disposal of narcotics is key to reducing children's opioid deaths

Parents and caregivers need more than an education program and disposal bins to remove leftover drugs after a child’s surgery, a new study finds.
March 11, 2024   |  
5 min read
Roger Lo
Cancer,
Science & Research

Cancer researchers awarded $3.2 million grant to find better ways to treat advanced melanoma

A team of investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute was awarded a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
March 11, 2024   |  
3 min read
Doctors in ER
Science & Research