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Science is still ignoring women’s health. These UCLA Health researchers are fixing that.
June 10, 2024
8 min read
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Clinical trial shows promising results in a two-drug combination that curbs methamphetamine use
June 10, 2024
3 min read
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Nutrition in the NICU: A powerful tool to help babies
June 7, 2024
5 min read
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Mpox continues to circulate at low numbers among gay and bisexual men who have sex with men
June 6, 2024
3 min read
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Scientists identify ‘missing piece’ required for blood stem cell self-renewal
June 5, 2024
4 min read
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Cannabis use common among patients, with most using it to manage a symptom or health condition
June 5, 2024
4 min read
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UCLA oncologist Dr. Dennis Slamon awarded Szent-Györgyi Prize for groundbreaking research discoveries
June 5, 2024
4 min read
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UCLA medical students celebrate commencement and the journey that got them there
June 4, 2024
5 min read