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Normal vs. enlarged prostate
Science & Research

Veterans with cardiometabolic conditions face significant risk of dying during extreme heat events, UCLA-led study finds

Veterans living in California who have cardiometabolic conditions experience significantly higher risk of dying during heat waves compared to cooler days, demonstrating the danger that heat waves can pose for anyone with heart disease and risk factors for it.
November 25, 2025   |  
3 min read
prostate cancer patient
Cancer,
Science & Research

Study suggests many men may not need long-term hormone therapy for prostate cancer

Shorter courses of hormone therapy may be sufficient for many patients, reducing side effects while maintaining effectiveness.
November 25, 2025   |  
2 min read
Karina, right, received a life-saving kidney from her sister, Rosa, left, in October 2023; both are wearing hospital scrubs
Science & Research

Game changer for kidney transplant patients: UCLA clinical trial could eliminate need for lifelong immunosuppressive drugs

A $6.7 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine will support UCLA’s clinical trial of a stem cell-based therapy that aims to help kidney transplant patients safely stop taking lifelong immunosuppressive drugs.
November 24, 2025   |  
6 min read
Microscopy image showing a stem cell-engineered CAR-NKT cell (blue) attacking a human solid tumor cell (magenta) against a black background
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA scientists develop one-product-fits-all immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer

UCLA researchers have developed a CAR-NKT cell therapy that has shown to be more effective than current immunotherapies at fighting tumors in several different mouse models of pancreatic cancer.
November 24, 2025   |  
5 min read
Doctor on a computer
Ask the Doctors

Stay home from work when you’re sick

Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding cold and flu season and brain freeze.
November 24, 2025   |  
3 min read
Dr. Matt Desmond is in the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Australia.
Science & Research
Richard, Dena and Dr. Chi
Cancer,
Science & Research

From diagnosis to hope: A husband and wife’s journey through consecutive cancer diagnoses

For Dena and Richard, UCLA Health is not just a medical team, it’s become family. “Dr. Chi and the whole team are one in a million,” said Dena. “They helped save both of our lives.”
November 24, 2025   |  
5 min read
hip health
Ask the Doctors

Treatment for osteonecrosis prioritizes restoring blood flow

My mom is 61. She started having hip pain and figured it meant a hip replacement surgery at some point in the future. When she saw her doctor, the tests showed osteonecrosis, and the surgery had to happen right away. What causes osteonecrosis, and what happens if you don't treat it?
November 21, 2025   |  
3 min read
Dr. Linda Liau with Jamil
Cancer,
Science & Research

Beating brain cancer through vaccines and research

Scientists are rethinking how to fight brain cancers, particularly glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer. Among them are Dr. Linda Liau and Dr. Aparna Bhaduri, two researchers at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
November 20, 2025   |  
3 min read
A pixelated brain with glowing blue lines.
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Plate of gingerbread man cookies.
Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle
Doctor on a computer
Ask the Doctors

Artificial turf doesn’t need water, but sheds microplastics

Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding microplastics, cannabis use and cardiovascular health, and Parkinson’s disease.
November 19, 2025   |  
3 min read
A woman feels the breeze at the beach.
Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle
Colon cancer screening
Cancer,
Science & Research

Colorectal cancer screenings remain low for people ages 45 to 49 despite guideline change

Fewer than 1 in 4 eligible younger adults completed colorectal cancer screenings after the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended screening age to 45 from 50.
November 18, 2025   |  
3 min read
PET/CT scan for nuclear medicine
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA Health launches Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics

The new department will drive the next generation of discovery and patient-centered care by integrating advanced imaging and therapy, accelerating scientific discovery and advancing precision health at UCLA Health.
November 18, 2025   |  
4 min read
Stock Belly
Ask the Doctors

GDF-15 and the link to hyperemesis gravidarum

My daughter suffered from hyperemesis while she was pregnant two years ago, and it was truly a miserable pregnancy. Is there a way to prevent this for future pregnancies? I understand this condition is linked to the hormone GDF-15 and read that the key is to suppress it before it begins.
November 17, 2025   |  
3 min read
Dr. Sedrak with his wife and His Majesty, Prince Talal bin Muhammad and Her Royal Highness, Princess Ghida Talal.
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA’s Dr. Mina Sedrak receives international award for driving advancements in cancer and aging research

The international award is one of the Arab world’s most prestigious honors and was named in memory of the late King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan, who championed healthcare development and faced cancer himself, inspiring innovation and excellence in oncology research worldwide.
November 17, 2025   |  
3 min read
Exam room discussing treatments
Ask the Doctors

Speech-language therapy helpful for receptive aphasia

I suffered a stroke about a year ago and have completed outpatient rehab. I have been having a problem understanding speakers at an event. I hear the sounds but can't understand all the words. Do you know if this is common? Is there any therapy or exercises that can help?
November 14, 2025   |  
3 min read
Dr. Sohit Kanotra
Science & Research
Researcher working in a UCLA immunology lab.
Cancer,
Science & Research

Over 3 dozen UCLA faculty ranked among the world’s most influential researchers

In a testament to UCLA research that transforms lives across the globe, 39 faculty members have been named among the world’s most influential scholars in the sciences and social sciences — a distinction reserved for only one out of every thousand researchers.
November 14, 2025   |  
2 min read