‘Hope Connects Us’: UCLA launches campaign to strengthen student mental health
The new initiative brings together campus leaders, researchers, clinicians and students to build a more connected, proactive approach to supporting well-being.
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UCLA researchers develop new approach to supercharge immune cells with fuel source tumors can't steal
By equipping T cells with two proteins derived from fungi, the researchers enabled the immune cells to import cellobiose and convert it into usable glucose inside the cell.
UCLA Health announces $100 million gift from Stewart and Lynda Resnick to advance mental health care
The donation from Los Angeles–based global philanthropists will work to address the growing mental health crisis in the city.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha want to see caring, affectionate dads and vulnerable men in movies and TV
Center for Scholars & Storytellers report shows young audiences are rejecting outdated masculine stereotypes on screen.
‘Hate is not felt equally’: Study reveals who is more likely to experience hate acts
Data show which groups of Californians are among the most targeted.
Female genital mutilation: How UCLA advocates are working with global partners to end the practice
The collaboration brings together medical schools, professional medical organizations and activist survivor groups.
UCLA receives $2 million gift from the Jivrajka Family Foundation to establish endowed chair
Dr. Ravi Dave has been appointed Jivrajka Family Foundation Chair to develop and oversee the UCLA Health South Asian Heart Program.
Nanoparticle-based gene editing could expand treatment options for cystic fibrosis
Replacing the entire faulty gene rather than correcting individual mutations may allow the therapy to work across all patients with cystic fibrosis.
96% of children needing palliative care reside in low, middle-income countries: Study
UCLA researchers estimate 10.6 million children worldwide experience serious health-related suffering annually and require specialized medical care.
UCLA scientists identify optimal design for off-the-shelf immunotherapy targeting solid tumors
The research team engineered human blood stem cells to produce specialized immune cells called NKT cells.
Scientists uncover why some brain cells resist Alzheimer's disease
Study identifies cellular defense system that protects neurons from toxic tau proteins, opening door to new treatments.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding associated with higher levels of cognitive function for postmenopausal women
The findings may open the door to potential advancements in preventative strategies targeting women at greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Mineral sunscreen that reduces white cast developed by UCLA researchers
A novel shape of zinc oxide helps reduce chalkiness in mineral sunscreen and makes it easier to wear, especially for people with darker skin tones.
COVID-19 viral fragments shown to target and kill specific immune cells in UCLA-led study
Clues about extreme cases and omicron’s effects come from a cross-disciplinary international research team.
Some homeowners are going without insurance but choosing to stay put
The UCLA Luskin California Poll also reveals residents’ financial well-being and views on voting age, AC and bracing for wildfire.
How can we chart a safer path forward in the wake of the historic LA fires?
UCLA hosted the first annual LA Fire Research Conference to answer that question, convening researchers from across the U.S., agencies and survivors.
Methyl bromide remains in use in 36 of 58 California counties, and in both urban and rural areas
The use of pesticides on farms in California largely ended in 2015, but exceptions have been allowed for fumigating freight containers and similar shipping needs.
Widely used pesticide linked to more than doubled Parkinson’s risk
A new UCLA study combines human and animal research to identify chlorpyrifos as a potential environmental cause of brain disease.
Young people ages 10-24 rank safety as most important value for second year in a row, study finds
In a UCLA survey, kindness, self-acceptance, and having fun were also among the top values, influencing the media content they consume.
Partnering with tech to help adolescents thrive: Q&A with Yalda Uhls
The Center for Scholars & Storytellers founder discusses a YouTube content creator’s guide, social media bans and teen accounts.
1 in 4 older Americans with dementia prescribed risky brain-altering drugs despite safety warnings
Sedatives and antipsychotics linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization remain widely used in patients most vulnerable to their harms.
Q&A: Understanding UCLA’s Ecological Medicine & Psychedelic Studies Initiative
Project ReConnect explores how our connection to nature and animals helps our well-being, and how we can help theirs.
On first anniversary of L.A. wildfires, health effects linger, but progress continues
One year later, UCLA Health experts say long-term threats to lung health, mental well-being and overall community wellness remain.
Restoring the healthy form of a protein could revive blood vessel growth in premature infants’ lungs
A UCLA-led research team has discovered a molecular switch that determines whether tiny blood vessels in premature infants’ lungs can regenerate after injury.
