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06/21/2025

Hot days are more than just uncomfortable—they affect your heart, lungs & mental health.☀️ Stay safe with our five essential heat‑wave tips:

06/19/2025

Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the 1865 emancipation of enslaved Black people in Texas. The colors of the Juneteenth flag – red, white and blue – symbolize that enslaved Black people are American and deserve full recognition and rights.

As UCLA Health continues our commitment to advancing equity, join us today as we celebrate Juneteenth and the strength and progress of Black Americans.

06/18/2025

Age-related macular degeneration can affect how you see the world, but there are ways to adapt and maintain quality of life.✨ Learn how you can adjust and thrive:

06/13/2025

Behind the heartfelt stories on Love on the Spectrum is the science of PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills.) UCLA psychologist Elizabeth A. Laugeson began the development of PEERS over twenty years ago, a time when the project of teaching adults with autism how to date was considered somewhat taboo. Today, PEERS is helping people with autism build new relationships. Learn more:

When U.C.L.A. psychologists first proposed teaching adults with autism how to date, funders wouldn’t go near it. Now we are in a new world.

06/09/2025

Having a hobby releases feel-good chemicals in the brain, boosting happiness and emotional resilience. This is particularly true for activities that combine mental and physical effort. Read here about how hobbies can help keep you young:

06/08/2025

Stress can contribute to new or worsening back pain, even during everyday tasks. Taking time to unwind can protect your spine.🧘 Learn more from UCLA Health's Dr. Eve Glazier and Dr. Elizabeth Ko as we Ask the Doctors:

06/05/2025

It's not "just another podcast." Launched in March, "Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier" aims to demystify medicine and make health information easier to understand. From guests like Katie Couric, to physicians in integrative medicine and OBGYN, Dr. Glazier has a long list of experts and topics to cover. Learn more, and listen now:

Breadcrumb Home News & Insights New ‘Medically Speaking’ podcast takes the mystery out of medicine Host Dr. Eve Glazier empowers audiences to better understand their bodies. Dr. Eve Glazier, right, spoke with journalist Katie Couric for the first episode of the "Medically Speaking" podcast. (Pho...

06/03/2025

A brief walk after dinner can significantly benefit your health. Just 15 minutes can enhance heart health, improve blood sugar control, and elevate your mood. Find out more from UCLA Health's Dr. Eve Glazier and Dr. Elizabeth Ko as we "Ask the Doctors":

05/31/2025

This weekend, high temperatures are forecasted for LA County. Read these tips to avoid heat-related illness:

Breadcrumb Home News & Insights It's hot out there: Tips for avoiding heat-related illness Do you know the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion? May 30, 2025 By Sandy Cohen, Senior Writer 5 min read Temperatures are expected to soar, Friday, May 30, in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys,...

05/30/2025

Honoring the heroes who give life. At the UCLA Blood & Platelet Center’s annual luncheon, top blood donors were recognized for their generosity. Liver transplant recipient Shaylon Brown, who received more than 40 transfusions during a three-month hospital stay, expressed her appreciation. With her care team by her side, she had the rare opportunity to meet several donors who helped save her life.

This year marks a major milestone: 50 years of saving lives. From a single-room operation in 1975 to two full donor centers today, UCLA now collects about 24,000 units annually - supporting patients in need of critical care.

You can make a difference, too: https://ucla.in/455YvEY

05/27/2025

In the aftermath of the January fires that swept through parts of L.A., Palisades Charter High School was left without a campus—displacing hundreds of students and staff.

Now settling into a temporary campus at a former Sears store in Santa Monica, the "Pali South" community is reconnecting. UCLA Health is proud to stand with Pali High, providing every student with a custom Pali Strong shirt as they rebuild. 💙💛