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breast screening
Cancer,
Science & Research

New breast cancer screening recommendations aim to address health inequities, especially among Black women

While the recommendations offer a step forward in making screening equitable for populations that have been missed with the previously higher screening starting age, challenges remain in ensuring equitable access to screening.
April 30, 2024   |  
3 min read
ortho
Science & Research

UCLA Health awarded up to $12.3 million as part of a federally funded moonshot effort to develop new treatments for osteoarthritis

UCLA Health is part of a multi-institution research team to receive a contract for up to $33 million from the federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health for the development of new treatments specifically focused on joint regeneration for osteoarthritis.
April 29, 2024   |  
2 min read
adhd in women
Healthy Lifestyle

How to recognize ADHD in women

The signs of ADHD in women are different — which is why the condition is often underdiagnosed. Learn how to recognize the signs of ADHD in women and get help.
April 26, 2024   |  
3 min read
Eilish Hathaway with the Kindness Cart on the UCLA Health campus
Healthy Lifestyle
dna
Science & Research

Patients face insurance hurdles for genetic testing, study says

Genetic testing can be crucial for finding and treating medical conditions.
April 24, 2024   |  
4 min read
hip health
Healthy Lifestyle

5 ways to boost your hip health

Your hips support your back and keep you moving. Knowing how to keep your hips healthy can reduce the pain and stiffness that can come with aging.
April 24, 2024   |  
4 min read
sleep and weight
Healthy Lifestyle

The surprising connection between sleep and weight management

A healthy diet and exercise certainly play a role in weight management. But the connection between sleep and weight could be your secret weapon.
April 24, 2024   |  
3 min read
yoga for beginners
Healthy Lifestyle

Yoga for beginners

A regular yoga practice can benefit both your mind and your body. Learn about the best types of yoga for beginners and how to get started.
April 24, 2024   |  
4 min read
urology surgeons
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA Health urologists will showcase groundbreaking research at the 2024 American Urological Association Annual Meeting

UCLA Health faculty, scientists, and urologists will present research data on the latest discoveries and innovations in urology at the 2024 American Urological Association’s (AUA) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, May 3-6.
April 24, 2024   |  
3 min read
PSA
Cancer,
Science & Research

Prostate cancer screenings encouraged for Black men as early as 40

New prostate screening guidelines organized by the Prostate Cancer Foundation aim to address the longstanding health disparity in prostate cancer: Black men are diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer at a much higher rate than white men.
April 24, 2024   |  
4 min read
3d rendered illustration - bladder cancer
Cancer,
Science & Research

FDA approves immunotherapy drug combo for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer after UCLA-led research shows improved outcomes for patients

The FDA approval was based on results of the QUILT 3.032 clinical trial, which was led by Dr. Karim Chamie, associate professor urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a researcher at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
April 23, 2024   |  
3 min read
Female physician in hospital
Science & Research

Treatment from female doctors leads to lower mortality and hospital readmission rates

Patients have lower rates of mortality and hospital readmissions when treated by female physicians, with female patients benefitting more than their male counterparts.
April 22, 2024   |  
3 min read
Image of various superfoods
Healthy Lifestyle

Superfood consumers need to look beyond the label

April 18, 2024   |  
3 min read
DNA
Cancer,
Science & Research

Mutations in noncoding DNA become functional in some cancer-driving genes

UCLA researchers, using an experiment that elucidated the function of tens of thousands of noncoding variants, discovered a link between functional mutations and genes linked to cancer pathways, as well as indicators to predict cancer patient survival.
April 18, 2024   |  
5 min read
Conway, Damoiseaux, Lo and Yang.
Cancer,
Science & Research

Cancer researchers receive Team Science Award from Melanoma Research Alliance

The award supports the team’s research in improving a small molecule to break down PD-L1 more effectively and identifying other PD-L1-degrading small chemical compounds.
April 16, 2024   |  
2 min read
Joseph de Rutte/UCLA
Cancer,
Science & Research

Advance in immune cell screening uncovers receptors that target prostate cancer

A recent UCLA study demonstrates a new process for screening T cells, part of the body’s natural defenses, for characteristics vital to the success of cell-based treatments.
April 15, 2024   |  
4 min read
Patient with doctor
Science & Research

Migraine treatments: What are the latest advances?

Recent research has led to a new class of medications
April 12, 2024   |  
3 min read