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The UCLA School of Nursing research shows that underhydration and dehydration are likely to be under-recognized and could bring health problems ranging from urinary tract infections to frequent falls.

UCLA researchers told subjects to treat their weekend like a vacation, then gauged happiness on Monday. A working paper says it pays off.

The study suggests that silencing, or blocking the expression of a particular protein by using a patented technology may offer a new treatment.

Researcher Q&A: Understanding sex differences can help scientists understand why certain mental health disorders affect men and women differently.

As people contemplate their choices for managing appendicitis — antibiotics or surgery — the data from this UCLA research can help ensure they make a fully informed choice.

A drug that suppresses the gene could lead to the first pill to treat stroke’s aftermath.

No longer children but not yet adults, adolescents need opportunities to learn and prepare for their entrance into the broader society.

Nine in 10 lack insurance.

A long-term, UCLA-led study finds that those with low- or intermediate-risk disease can safely cut treatment to four to five days.

UCLA's Janet O’Shea says the answer has implications far beyond things like fitness and fun.

Those who keep finances separate are likelier to split up and be less satisfied, according to a working paper from researchers at UCLA Anderson, Notre Dame and University College of London.

Changes in RNA editing play an important role in the disorder, scientists find.

A self-imposed quest for a perfect time to enjoy an indulgence often means missing out on actually having a good experience, research finds.

In a ‘game-changing’ finding, researchers found that bone mass increased 800% after signals were blocked in the brains of mice.

The gift from James and Carol Collins will help to support dementia care and home visit programs, increase the numbers of geriatricians and more.

The personnel use a screening process for determining whether to “medically clear” patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies. The cleared patients are taken to a special psychiatric emergency service facility.

The research, conducted at the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program, also shows that the program was cost-neutral after accounting for its costs.

The drug, previously developed to treat depression, was found to increase levels of an enzyme that may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms and the buildup of a toxic protein.

Researchers discover a significant gap by race and income between those who are interested in and those who participate in civic activity.

The United States should provide resources for the mitigation of a possible opioid epidemic in the same way the country provides resources for the ‘war on drugs’ in Mexico, researchers recommend.

The six-year-long study about endocrine treatment is contrary to expectations.

Researchers found that lower activity of an enzyme that helps maintain cells’ health along with DNA damage were associated with worse cognitive performance, such as attention and motor skills.

High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, sometimes referred to as “good” cholesterol, is brought from the outer wall to the interior of the cell by a protein that helps create a “bridge” between the two areas.

A UCLA mouse model could deepen understanding of the same diseases, such as anxiety disorders, in children.

Research led by UCLA scientists shows that dietary changes could potentially help kill cancer cells in children with leukemia.