Smoking, obesity, limited physical activity and a less healthy diet are among factors that strongly predict the likelihood of depression. That likelihood increases with each additional risk factor a person possesses.
Those who were offered admission to or attended any of the five schools were less likely to misuse the drug, had fewer peers who abuse drugs, spent more time studying and were less likely to skip school.
“Morton’s leadership and philanthropy are testaments to his belief that the true measure of a life is not what you get, but what you give,” said UCLA Chancellor Gene Block.
Dr. Bill Piskorowski, associate dean for community-based clinical education at the UCLA School of Dentistry, was selected as a Fellow by the American College of Dentists.
Part of the gift will benefit the Rape Treatment Center at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, and Stuart House, a program that serves the special needs of children who have been sexually abused.
Learn about nanotechnology, meteorites and dinosaurs, among other science topics. Actress, author and mathematics alumna Danica McKellar will receive a science and education award.
Elaine Hsiao studies the trillions of microbes the body contains that impact health and disease, and seeks to understand how they influence the brain and behavior.
Dr. Roger Lo, UCLA professor of dermatology, has been awarded $100,000 to conduct research that helps doctors and scientists better understand cancers that affect women.
Wounded Warrior Project funding will allow more post 9-11 veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and mild traumatic brain injury to receive treatment.
UCLA invites undergraduates’ parents and guests to check out lectures, go to a football a game and sample campus life during Bruin Family Weekend, Oct. 26–28.