UCLA researchers explain that birth year may largely determine people’s risk for serious illness in an influenza pandemic.
Mexico's soda tax could reduce diabetes, heart disease and health costs
International study finds that Mexico's soda tax could save approximately $1 billion in direct health care costs over next decade.
Building a better future
Fung Fellowship combines public health, engineering and technology to create new educational paradigm at UC Berkeley.
A new approach to treating intestinal inflammation
New research shows how microbes can play a part in stopping bacteria that cause food poisoning.
Brain wave recordings predict whether antidepressants will work
UCLA study finds noninvasive method that may help speed relief from the disorder.
Scientists find new genetic roots of schizophrenia
UCLA scientists have made a major advance in understanding the biology of the disease.
Are your migraines linked to microbes?
Research suggests sufferers have more nitrate-reducing bacteria in their mouths.
$30M gift to UCLA Health will accelerate research, education and patient care
Donation supports Division of Digestive Diseases, top medical school initiatives.
Study shows foster care is bad for your health
First-of-its-kind survey finds greater mental and physical ailments among children who have been in the system.
Scientists find way to reduce brain tumors — block cholesterol
Preventing brain cells from importing cholesterol shows promise against hard-to-treat cancer.
Targeting the root cause of childhood obesity
Low-income communities of color grow healthier through community organizing.
NIH Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Program expands to California
UC-led consortium will help recruit million-person cohort at center of federal effort.