September 2026
UCLA Professor Analyzes Recent Developments in Iran Conflict
A UCLA professor provides insights on the ongoing conflict involving Iran, discussing recent military developments and international responses. The analysis highlights the roles of various…
Protect Your Vehicle: Advice for Hyundai and Kia Owners Amid Rising Theft Concerns
The article advises Hyundai and Kia owners in Los Angeles to take precautions against car thefts linked to the 'Kia Boys' crime spree. UCLA anthropologist…
Study Links Gut Health to Brain Aging, Potentially Predicting Cognitive Decline
A UCLA study has discovered a link between brain aging and gut health, indicating that changes in gut bacteria may predict brain aging before symptoms…
UCLA Researchers Develop Innovative Cancer-Fighting T Cells from Cord Blood
UCLA researchers have developed cancer-fighting T cells from cord blood stem cells that effectively target solid tumors in mice, extending survival without the complications of…
UCLA Researchers Discover Pathway Linking Statins to Liver Cancer Prevention
UCLA researchers have discovered a pathway in liver cells that may elucidate the role of statins in preventing or slowing liver cancer linked to fatty…
UCLA Doctors Support U.S. Women's Basketball Team at 2026 FIBA World Cup
Two UCLA Health doctors are supporting the U.S. Women's National Basketball Team at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, which began on September…
New Study Links Brain Cell Changes Under Stress to Anxiety and Depression
UCLA Health researchers have discovered a specific brain cell type that alters under stress, potentially linking stress to anxiety and depression. This research could have…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Found to Slow Biological Aging in Older Adults with Insomnia
A study by UCLA Health found that older adults with insomnia who received cognitive behavioral therapy showed better outcomes in insomnia remission and slower biological…
AI Enhancements in Breast Cancer Detection: Implications and Limitations
A review by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that artificial intelligence could assist radiologists in detecting breast cancers that mammograms may miss, although…
Promising New Treatment for Children with Short-Limbed Dwarfism
A phase 3 trial is demonstrating significant progress in treating children with achondroplasia, as highlighted by Dr. Isidro B. Salusky in the NEJM. This development…
UCLA Researchers Uncover Key Factors in Human Brain Development
UCLA researchers have identified two significant factors influencing brain development before birth, specifically the behavior of radial glia stem cells in response to glucose and…
Hormone Treatment Shows Promise in Alleviating Menopause-Related Cognitive Symptoms
A study by UCLA Health suggests that a hormone treatment combining estriol and progesterone may alleviate menopause-related symptoms like 'brain fog.' This research is significant…