Saturday, November 7, 2009

Latest stories

  • Sickness alters lives of families

    April 30, 2008 at 2:17 a.m.

    The second the warmth left his mother’s hand, Caleb Poon knew she had passed away.
  • A (pre-)professional family

    Jan. 11, 2008 at 12:22 a.m.

    As a freshman new to the UCLA campus, Eric Jeng was eager to explore the possibilities and opportunities UCLA had to offer. His chance came in the form of a pre-business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi, of which he is now the president.
  • Vitamins can help or hurt depending on use

    Nov. 14, 2007 at 12:02 a.m.

    What Joseph Lam eats and how much he eats varies with each meal, but there is one thing that doesn’t change: taking a Centrum multivitamin and multimineral supplement after every dinner.
  • Looking to close health care gap

    Oct. 22, 2007 at 3:05 a.m.

    When it comes to health care, many Filipinos live by the philosophy of bahala na, literally translated to mean “leave it to God.” This resigned outlook, which is common among ...
  • Headache sources are diverse, unusual

    Oct. 17, 2007 at 1:01 a.m.

    As Jessica Giffin entered college and started juggling a number of activities and changes, there was one change she couldn’t adjust to: the sharp pain in the back of her head.
  • Science&Health: Rocking out to raise money for RSD research

    Oct. 16, 2007 at 12:47 a.m.

    One of the most painful experiences for Ashley Goodall is when a person walks by.
  • Depression study finds shame at root of issue

    Oct. 3, 2007 at 12:59 a.m.

    When World War II veterans suffering from depression were asked one simple question, their symptoms of depression immediately lifted.
  • MCAT, grades most critical

    Oct. 2, 2007 at 1:17 a.m.

    Given the competitive nature of medical school admissions, many college students struggle with maintaining the high GPA and stellar MCAT scores they believe medical schools care most about.
  • Joint research facility unveiled

    Sept. 28, 2007 at 2:06 a.m.

    A central spiral staircase drenched in sunlight connects two buildings that were unveiled Thursday, the UCLA Biomedical Sciences Research Building and Orthopaedic Hospital Research Center.
  • Study suggests method to predict diabetes

    Aug. 27, 2007 at 12:17 a.m.

    Two recent UCLA studies published this Wednesday and last Wednesday presented new findings on diabetes, a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, which suggest the possibility of early detection and the importance of lifestyle changes while still healthy.