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microscopic image of an embryonic mouse lung showing blood vessels (in white) and air sacs (in pink)
Science & Research

Scientists create first mini-lungs with built-in blood vessels

UCLA researchers have created the first lung organoids with organotypic blood vessel networks.
June 30, 2025   |  
4 min read
Ankle injury
Ask the Doctors

Sprained ankles need time to heal

I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time to heal. What happens if I go back too soon?
June 30, 2025   |  
3 min read
Exterior front entrance
News about UCLA Health

UCLA Health opens new general and specialty pediatric clinic in Porter Ranch

UCLA Health has opened a new pediatrics clinic in Porter Ranch in response to the area’s growing demand for the health system’s world class care.
June 30, 2025   |  
2 min read
A doctor points his pen at an MRI scan.
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Two women over 60 walking together
Ask the Doctors

Training for old age

I heard an interesting talk about training to prepare for old age. Is this an established theory or just someone’s random idea? The person said there are certain things you can focus on to age well. I am 62 years old, and I’m especially interested in staying strong.
June 27, 2025   |  
3 min read
UCLA Health radiologist Dr. Tiffany Chan reviews a mammogram.
Cancer,
Science & Research

Removing out-of-pocket fee improves access to 3D mammography

A UCLA study shows that removing a modest fee significantly improved access to 3D mammography, an advanced breast cancer screening technology, particularly benefitting underserved patient populations.
June 27, 2025   |  
3 min read
Nurse taking senior man's blood pressure
Science & Research

New research on home care cooperatives identifies novel approaches for improving home care quality

Research on home care cooperatives – agencies co-owned and managed by home care workers – has identified key factors that appear to significantly improve the quality of care for patients,  all centered on empowering workers as stakeholders
June 26, 2025   |  
3 min read
Roger Lo
Cancer,
Science & Research

Dr. Roger Lo awarded $1 million to help prevent cancer relapse

Dr. Roger Lo has received a $1 million “All-Star” grant from the V Foundation to develop strategies to prevent relapse in patients with advanced melanoma by targeting drug resistance before it takes root.
June 25, 2025   |  
2 min read
Female doctor and female patient discuss treatments
Ask the Doctors

Liquid biopsies offer more nuanced profile of cancer

My mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and I’m helping with her medical appointments. Her oncologist says she needs a liquid biopsy. She has already had a biopsy -- that’s how they found the cancer. Why would she need another one?
June 25, 2025   |  
3 min read
Brain image
Cancer
Dr. Siavash Kurdistani and Dr. Chen Cheng
Cancer,
Science & Research

Scientists uncover cells’ survival strategy in low-nutrient environments

UCLA scientists have uncovered a surprising survival strategy in cancer cells that may help explain how MYC-driven cancers survive and grow despite limited resources.
June 24, 2025   |  
2 min read
Surgeons in operating room
Science & Research

No evidence to support the practice of having patients fast prior to surgery to prevent post-surgery vomiting

A new analysis of published data finds no evidence to indicate that the long-standing practice of having patients fast for a period of time prior to surgery prevents post-surgical aspiration.
June 24, 2025   |  
3 min read
Doctor on a computer
Ask the Doctors,
Cancer

Both chemical and physical sunscreens protect from the sun

Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding melanoma, finding new healthcare, and the benefits of walking backward.
June 23, 2025   |  
3 min read
tired wired blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Feeling tired but wired? Here’s what might be causing it

Don’t assume that feeling tired but wired indicates adrenal fatigue. It likely has more to do with your hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
June 23, 2025   |  
4 min read
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Ask the Doctors

Wear treated clothing to prevent tick bites

We live in Wisconsin, and this year we’re seeing a lot of news about ticks carrying Lyme disease and a few other kinds I hadn’t heard of before. They don’t fly around like mosquitoes, so why is it so easy for them to bite you? Are there bug sprays that are good against ticks?
June 20, 2025   |  
3 min read
vitamin c blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Vitamin C: Why you need it and how to get it

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that can help you stay healthy, strong and functional. Knowing where to get vitamin C and getting enough is critical.
June 20, 2025   |  
4 min read
Dr. Anahid Jewett
Cancer,
Science & Research

In Memoriam: Dr. Anahid Jewett

June 20, 2025   |  
3 min read