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UCLA’s Pediatric IBD Program empowers young patients to take control of their health

November 12, 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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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

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

October 29, 2024

New UCLA study links right-to-counsel programs to better birth outcomes

October 28, 2024

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Healthy Lifestyle

Transition IBD clinic helps young adults take ownership of their ongoing care

November 15, 2024

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What is Familial Mediterranean Fever? Genetic disorder causes painful inflammation

November 14, 2024

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CDC lowers age for adult pneumonia vaccine

November 12, 2024

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UCLA’s Pediatric IBD Program empowers young patients to take control of their health

November 12, 2024

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Science and Research

Addressing the challenge of accelerated aging in breast cancer survivors

October 30, 2024

10 min read

From bedside to mountaintop, she advocates for meaningful palliative care

October 14, 2024

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UCLA Health offers innovative sickle cell disease treatment

October 14, 2024

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After colorectal cancer surgery, patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities fare worse

October 8, 2024

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Behavioral Health

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

October 29, 2024

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Childhood attention issues and genetic factors may predict psychosis risk

October 28, 2024

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

October 2, 2024

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Childhood trauma linked to major biological and health risks

September 17, 2024

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Cancer Care

Getting screened for lung cancer helped this woman beat the disease

November 15, 2024

5 min read

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

November 14, 2024

4 min read

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

November 13, 2024

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Combination approach shows promise for treating rare, aggressive cancers

November 12, 2024

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Patient Stories

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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Walter’s Story - Salivary Duct Carcinoma (SDC)

October 16, 2024

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Ask the Doctors

Saliva tests being developed to identify prostate cancer

November 8, 2024

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Pelvic floor dysfunction has several treatments

November 6, 2024

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BMI being phased out in favor of BRI

November 4, 2024

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Walking program alleviates chronic lower back pain

November 1, 2024

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