Health + Behavior

Researchers led by UCLA’s Jun Chen developed the pen, which uses AI to analyze electrical signals from handwriting to detect early signs.

UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors and disability types.

Fewer than one in five Medicaid-enrolled children with autism or intellectual disability receive recommended genetic testing.

Researchers found that very small elevations in two biomarkers are strong and independent predictors of overall cancer risk.

The algorithm unlocks the full potential of proteogenomics by overcoming a key challenge in linking genetic mutations to protein-level changes.

A Harvard-trained health economist, Knaul has been engaged in public health research, social development and advocacy throughout her career.

Before the Netflix hit, UCLA’s Elizabeth Laugeson was running her own dating course for autistic adults.

The winning proposals will support Black male trauma recovery, foster youth resilience, autism-friendly emergency departments and accessible playgrounds.

Six of UCLA’s leading scholars and artists from across disciplines showcased the incredible depth, breadth and impact of Bruin scholarship and innovation. 

The chancellor, also a faculty member at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, discusses how he found his academic calling and why public health matters now more than ever.

The findings are the culmination of many years of investigation into ibudilast, a drug approved in Japan.

The annual awards, presented on Ellis Island in New York, celebrate immigrants and their progeny who are dedicating their lives to the betterment of society.

A widely prescribed drug boosted the ability of T cells to fight cancer and suppressed growth in mouse and human tumor models.

Patients’ own cells could offer interventions for spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophies and more.

The historic surgery, the result of years of research by surgeons, opens the door to improved treatment of non-functioning bladders.

UCLA researchers looked at how using MRI, MRI-guided biopsies and focal therapy can help men with prostate cancer remain on active surveillance.

Sohan Talluri’s impact at UCLA goes beyond the lab, to creating opportunity and building a legacy of inclusion.

New research shows questions you ask and interest in lifelong learning might protect against Alzheimer’s disease.

‘Those who are different make the difference,’ the disability studies course co-facilitator says.

Using artificial intelligence during routine screening could flag spots of concern invisible to the naked eye.

The gift was inspired by the family’s personal experiences with UCLA.

UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies’ Jack Bobo on local food production, agriculture, hunger, and not picking sustainability winners and losers.

UCLA and UCSD research suggests a probiotic could one day increase the benefits of eating fish.

9 children born with severe LAD-l are symptom-free two years after treatment.

New report finds that Latino and lower-income families are more likely to have difficulties accessing child care.