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Cancer
measles vaccine
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MMR vaccine incredibly effective at blocking the virus

I’ve never seen measles, and don’t know that I would recognize the symptoms. My children are vaccinated, and I had two shots as a kid. Am I still covered, or do I need a booster? My dad had the measles when he was a boy. Is he still safe?
April 2, 2025   |  
3 min read
Cardiovascular disease remains largely preventable due to lifestyle modifications and control of critical risk factors
Science & Research
Two firefighters.
Cancer,
Science & Research

Firefighters have a higher risk of cancer – but why?

UCLA researchers are working with the Los Angeles County fire department to test firefighting gear as a possible source of risk.
April 2, 2025   |  
6 min read
understanding puberty blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Understanding early puberty: A guide for parents

Is your child going through early puberty? They’re not alone, and help is available. Learn the signs, causes and how to support your child.
April 2, 2025   |  
5 min read
air pollution blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Simple steps to protect your skin from everyday pollution

Pollution can cause skin issues such as breakouts, redness and wrinkles. But with a few simple steps, you can protect your skin from damage. Learn how.
April 2, 2025   |  
4 min read
stretch blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Do you really need to stretch?

Stretching has many benefits, especially for older adults. Learn if you should add it to your routine, how to get started and five tips for safe stretching.
April 1, 2025   |  
5 min read
music therapy blog
Healthy Lifestyle

How music therapy helps older adults

Music therapy has impressive benefits for cognitive health in older adults. Learn how listening, singing or playing an instrument can boost your brain.
April 1, 2025   |  
4 min read
genetics and test tubes
Science & Research

Multi-center study uncovers genetic underpinnings of congenital diarrhea and enteropathies

A new multi-center study co-led by scientists from UCLA Health has uncovered critical genetic insights into a group of rare disorders affecting intestinal epithelial cell function, paving the way for targeted therapies that could significantly improve patient outcomes.
April 1, 2025   |  
3 min read
foodborne illness blog
Healthy Lifestyle

What is foodborne illness?

Learning how bacteria get into your food — and your body — can help you stay safer from foodborne illnesses.
March 31, 2025   |  
4 min read
Exam room discussing treatments
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Treatment of burns depends on severity, but takes time

I burned myself on the stove, but it didn’t look bad so I wasn’t worried. The next morning, the skin had turned red and the burn was all swollen. What’s the right way to take care of a burn? When do you need to see a doctor?
March 31, 2025   |  
3 min read
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Forming new habits involves creation of new neural pathways

My husband and I usually make a few resolutions for the new year. This year, I skipped it because I never follow through, and I wind up feeling bad about myself. My husband did OK for about a month, but now he’s also quit trying. Why are resolutions so hard to keep?
March 28, 2025   |  
3 min read
Ten example brain atlases are shown for illustrative purposes, with the center atlas serving as the reference atlases. All other surrounding atlases in different spaces are projected to the center atlas to compute Dice overlap coefficients with the reference networks.
Behavioral Health,
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
A microscope on a medical office desk
Ask the Doctors,
Science & Research

Research continues on long COVID treatment

Has there been any progress in figuring out how to treat long COVID? I have been dealing with the symptoms for two years, and my doctor seems to have given up. Is anyone even doing research anymore? I feel as though we are being forgotten.
March 26, 2025   |  
3 min read
An older woman participates in a Pilates class
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Study suggests physical activity slows Alzheimer’s disease

What do you know about a study that says aerobics might be good for slowing down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? I’ve read that being active helps your memory, but how would it affect an actual disease?
March 24, 2025   |  
3 min read
Images of fire

Coping with the emotional toll of LA's wildfires

March 24, 2025   |  
3 min read
RNA
Cancer,
Science & Research

Study uncovers key role of RNA modifications in prostate cancer progression

Scientists have revealed how a tiny chemical modification in RNA, known as m6A, plays a critical role in the progression of prostate cancer, including driving some of its most dangerous forms of the disease.
March 24, 2025   |  
3 min read