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The fix for pectus excavatum, or ‘sunken chest syndrome’

November 18, 2024

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Exploring the role of plant-based diets in cancer prevention and care

November 14, 2024

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Getting screened for lung cancer helped this woman beat the disease

November 15, 2024

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Over 4 million US adults with chronic liver disease can be grouped into unique risk groups based on barriers to care

November 20, 2024

UCLA Health is open and operational during union strike

November 20, 2024

Scientists discover ‘entirely unanticipated’ role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development

November 14, 2024

MRI-guided radiation therapy reduces long-term side effects for patients with prostate cancer

November 13, 2024

Los Angeles Lakers and UCLA Health announce global partnership

November 12, 2024

Combination approach shows promise for treating rare, aggressive cancers

November 12, 2024

Researchers awarded $2.5 million grant to increase lung cancer screenings in underserved communities

November 4, 2024

Dr. Mina Sedrak receives grant from Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research

October 29, 2024

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Healthy Lifestyle

Why are young adults and nonsmokers getting lung cancer?

November 18, 2024

3 min read

Mindful eating during the holidays: Tips for patients undergoing cancer treatment, and their families

November 18, 2024

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Fast track to health? Inside the Fasting Mimicking Diet

November 18, 2024

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The fix for pectus excavatum, or ‘sunken chest syndrome’

November 18, 2024

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Science and Research

Balancing pregnancy and a brain tumor

November 20, 2024

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UCLA Preschool Vision Program study reveals prevalence of astigmatism in Hispanic children

November 19, 2024

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The fix for pectus excavatum, or ‘sunken chest syndrome’

November 18, 2024

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Addressing the challenge of accelerated aging in breast cancer survivors

October 30, 2024

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Behavioral Health

Suicide-related emergencies underdetected among minority, male youth, and preteens, study finds

October 29, 2024

4 min read

Childhood attention issues and genetic factors may predict psychosis risk

October 28, 2024

4 min read

EMERGE study to explore language trajectories of low-income, ethnically diverse children with autism

October 2, 2024

4 min read

Childhood trauma linked to major biological and health risks

September 17, 2024

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Cancer Care

Cancer brings change to the holiday season

November 20, 2024

3 min read

Balancing pregnancy and a brain tumor

November 20, 2024

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Mindful eating during the holidays: Tips for patients undergoing cancer treatment, and their families

November 18, 2024

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Getting screened for lung cancer helped this woman beat the disease

November 15, 2024

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Patient Stories

SK's Story - Tongue Cancer

November 18, 2024

4 min read

Michael's Story - Tongue Cancer

November 8, 2024

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Paul's Story - Throat Cancer

November 6, 2024

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John's Story - Gastric Sleeve

October 29, 2024

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Ask the Doctors

Aging spurts stem from molecular changes

November 20, 2024

3 min read

Menstrual cravings ARE all in your head -- in your brain

November 18, 2024

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Walking backward may have link to increased cognition

November 15, 2024

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Treatment for rotator cuff injuries depends on severity

November 13, 2024

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