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Celebrating five years of excellence: UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health
April 23, 2024
4 min read
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Clay Garcelli wanted to save a life by donating his kidney, he ended up saving two
April 15, 2024
4 min read
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Baby Levi’s parents knew something was wrong, so a UCLA Health team jumped in to solve the mystery
April 17, 2024
4 min read
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Genetic variations may predispose people to Parkinson’s disease following long-term pesticide exposure, study finds
April 25, 2024
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FDA approves immunotherapy drug combo for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer after UCLA-led research shows improved outcomes for patients
April 23, 2024
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Treatment from female doctors leads to lower mortality and hospital readmission rates
April 22, 2024
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Mutations in noncoding DNA become functional in some cancer-driving genes
April 18, 2024
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Cancer researchers receive Team Science Award from Melanoma Research Alliance
April 16, 2024
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The UCLA Center for Human Nutrition celebrates its 30th anniversary
April 16, 2024
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Advance in immune cell screening uncovers receptors that target prostate cancer
April 15, 2024
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Dr. Beth Karlan named NCCN Guidelines Steering Committee Chair
April 12, 2024
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Healthy Lifestyle
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Celebrating five years of excellence: UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health
April 23, 2024
4 min read
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Superfood consumers need to look beyond the label
April 18, 2024
3 min read
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Clay Garcelli wanted to save a life by donating his kidney, he ended up saving two
April 15, 2024
4 min read
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Why are vaccines important for kids?
April 12, 2024
3 min read
Science and Research
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Patients face insurance hurdles for genetic testing, UCLA study says
April 24, 2024
4 min read
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Prostate cancer screenings encouraged for Black men as early as 40
April 24, 2024
4 min read
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When wildfire smoke affects air quality, even healthy adults should stay indoors
April 11, 2024
4 min read
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This common pesticide may have a link to Parkinson’s disease, study says
April 8, 2024
2 min read
Behavioral Health
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Girls are struggling with their mental health. Here’s what parents can do
April 3, 2024
5 min read
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Amyloid assassin: Lecanemab makes strides in fight against Alzheimer’s
March 27, 2024
3 min read
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A doctor explains how our emotional symphony is key to our heart health
March 20, 2024
3 min read
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Former U.S. Army medic brings military background to psychiatric nursing
March 7, 2024
7 min read
Cancer Care
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Training the next generation of psychosocial care providers
April 24, 2024
6 min read
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Study looks at role of oral microbe in colorectal cancer
April 24, 2024
3 min read
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Prostate cancer screenings encouraged for Black men as early as 40
April 24, 2024
4 min read
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FDA approves immunotherapy drug combo for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer after UCLA-led research shows improved outcomes for patients
April 23, 2024
3 min read
Patient Stories
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Baby Levi’s parents knew something was wrong, so a UCLA Health team jumped in to solve the mystery
April 17, 2024
4 min read
![Clay-Garcelli-Kidney-Donor-UCLA-Kidney-Exchange-Program](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_3x2_016000_640x427/public/images/5c/img-1377-v2.jpg?f=fe74ff91&itok=ppmSuNvQ)
Clay Garcelli wanted to save a life by donating his kidney, he ended up saving two
April 15, 2024
4 min read
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Olivia was born with only half her heart functioning - 4 years later, she's thriving
April 4, 2024
7 min read
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Volleyball player takes on his toughest opponent: a very rare form of cancer
March 26, 2024
6 min read
Ask the Doctors
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Study looks at role of oral microbe in colorectal cancer
April 24, 2024
3 min read
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Eating in certain order helps control blood glucose
April 22, 2024
3 min read
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Advances in technology help with blood glucose management
April 19, 2024
3 min read
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No scientific evidence electric blanket will impact afib
April 17, 2024
3 min read