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Heightened exposure to air pollution was associated with increases in lymphoblastic leukemia, germ-cell tumors and retinoblastoma, the study shows.

There are now more than 7 billion people on Earth, a number that is expected to soar over the next dozen years to 8 billion. How will we feed so many people?   Already, more than a billion people go hungry every day. With population growth...

The University of California is currently reviewing proposals for its 2014 medical plans solicited from both current and new medical plan vendors. This comprehensive review is intended to lower costs and provide employees with...

When high-speed rail links smaller cities to mega-cities, both cities benefit, says Prof Matthew Kahn. In China, housing prices in smaller cities grew 4.2 percent, and if austerity doesn't derail investment, California's high-speed plans could fuel similar booms, Kahn says.

It is critical to study different populations to understand if current genetic findings in autism can be generalized to a broader population, said Dr. Daniel Geschwind.

Derrick Mims (from the left), district director for California Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles, presents a certificate of recognition from the state to John Mack, the 2013 Thurgood Marshall honoree. Mack also received a plaque...

"I thought undergraduates who never served should have some idea what it's like so they can think about veterans' issues in a more nuanced way," psychology major Andrew Nicholls says.

U.S. job growth slowed significantly last month, the government said in a report released April 5, raising concerns that the economy may be heading for a seasonal slump,. UCLA has experts.

Devon Carbado, a professor at the UCLA School of Law, is a nationally recognized figure in the field of critical race theory and is actively involved in shaping a nationwide discourse on race, identity and the law. Mitu Gulati is a professor at...

Deaf entertainer CJ Jones, a musician, comedian and motivational speaker, is bringing his one-man show to campus April 16, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at De Neve Plaza Room B. Sponsored by UCLA Office of Residential Life and hosted by the...

"Under Dan Guerrero, UCLA has become a national example of how intercollegiate athletics serve and further the mission of higher education," Chancellor Gene Block said.

When students graduate, they can choose to stay connected to their school by joining the alumni association. But what about retired staff and faculty who wish to remain affiliated with their institutions? What options do they have?   For UCLA...

A scene from CAP UCLA’s “Allen Ginsberg’s ‘Kaddish’: A Hal Willner Project.” Just in time for National Poetry Month (April), the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (CAP UCLA) and the UCLA Library...

UCLA emergency room staff know that every minute counts when it comes to treating patients who have suffered from a stroke. “Time is brain.”With these words, UCLA professor of emergency medicine and neurology Dr. Sidney Starkman...

"Kiss Solo" video and audio installation by Brennan Gerard and Ryan Kelly. Students in UCLA’s Department of Art exhibit sculpture, video and new genres in the second of four final showcases by 2013 M.F.A. candidates. Artists include A’alia...

Open Projector Night returns to the Hammer Museum's Billy Wilder Theater on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. This unique, short-film festival features original films and videos of all genres created by independent filmmakers — which can include you, if...

Marjorie Crear, 66, lives alone and suffers from hypertension and diabetes with complications. She is recovering from a recent stroke and a heart attack. The Los Angeles resident shows up often in the UCLA Emergency Department and has been...

The funds will establish the UCLA–First 5 LA Children's Dental Care Program, which will benefit residents of underserved communities, who are at high risk for dental disease.

If you happen to be strolling by the Broad Art Center on April 3 around noon and notice someone walking down the side of the eight-story building, don't panic.

Researchers found that individuals with higher stroke risk performed worse on cognitive tests, and their brain scans showed evidence of plaques and tangles found Alzheimer's.

A new entrepreneur-in-residence program (EIR) launched at UCLA this month comes to the aid of campus inventors by bringing in experienced entrepreneurs to provide guidance and advice.

"Man Walking down the Side of a Building" was performed in New York in 2010. If you happen to be strolling by the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Center today around noon and suddenly notice someone walking down the side of the eight-story building,...

UCLA’s Professional Development Program (PDP), designed to fast-track high-potential employees for leadership positions, is accepting applications for its 2013-14 session until April 25. Now in its 19th year, PDP is one of the most successful...

The institute will pioneer advancements in pediatric medicine in four key research areas: the brain and behavior; nutrition and metabolism; cancer; and inflammation, infection and immunity.

"When you think of excellence, and when you think of college basketball at its pinnacle, it's UCLA basketball," Steve Alford told reporters and well-wishers at an April 2 press conference.