Lupus treatment often requires many medications
Although anyone can develop the disease, about 90% of people with a form of lupus are female
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Against all odds, 3 siblings were born with the same rare genetic disorder
A trip from Ohio to UCLA for treatment – mid-pandemic – was the Langenhop family’s best hope
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New HIV treatment administered monthly
This treatment is the first of its kind to win FDA approval
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Back to the classroom: For kids' eating habits, a return to routine and nutrition
The reopening of schools will provide the necessary food variety and routine some children have lacked over the past year, UCLA Health experts say.
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Initial studies link added sugar and IBD
Stress, diet, and age are other factors that affect IBD
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How UCLA Health's Black Leadership Coalition rallied to launch a new health equity initiative
After the death of George Floyd, they came together to support each other – and the Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion framework was born
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Researchers stress need to prioritize people with intellectual, developmental disabilities when distributing COVID-19 vaccines
The topic hits close to home for Dr. Emily Hotez, an assistant professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
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Back to the classroom: Communication is key for preparing children to return to school
‘We need to help kids think about why things are different now and what precautions schools are taking,’ says psychologist Melissa Brymer
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Yeast study offers new insights into a devastating metabolic disorder
Research was led by UCLA Health's Dr. Leonid Kruglyak.
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Lakers legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Cooper and James Worthy talk sports, activism and health
Trio of basketball greats held a Zoom chat for an audience of about 1,000 in honor of Black History Month
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Transient global amnesia is scary, usually not dangerous
The causes of sudden temporary memory loss is not yet understood
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COVID-19 vaccination event held for elderly relatives of UCLA Health general services staff
More than 180 elderly family members of health system employees in the division of general services, including cooks, cleaning staff, and temperature screeners, were vaccinated on Sunday, Feb. 21.
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