Category Archives: Science & Health

Recent popular diets have devised a way to color-code the food pyramid, by encouraging the elimination of white foods ““ those that tend to be high in carbohydrates. Dr. Robert Atkins first sparked debate in 1972 by supporting a diet based on an extreme reduction of carbohydrates and an increase of proteins in order to […]

Ted Ball was once unable to cross the street without running out of breath. But this Saturday, the 61-year-old will tackle the Los Angeles Marathon. The 26.2-mile course has been on his mind since he received a double lung transplant at the UCLA Medical Center in May 2002. “I knew I was going to get […]

Symposium to discuss prematurity The UCLA March of Dimes Collegiate Council will host a Prematurity Awareness/Health Symposium on Thursday. A panel of UCLA neonatologists and OB/GYN will discuss issues of premature birth, genetic counseling and birth defects. The symposium will take place in Kerckhoff Grand Salon from 12 to 2 p.m. One of every eight […]

The current trends in Internet and networking technology involve a cutting of the wires. Internet users are increasingly turning to the freedom of Web surfing beyond the limitations of even the longest ethernet cable. Several businesses in Westwood currently provide wireless Internet access points in response to a growing demand for the service. “Students and […]

Nearly 10 years after a sheep named Dolly took her first steps, scientists in South Korea have proven that the controversial procedure of cloning is possible in human embryos. Scientists from Seoul National University announced they had cloned and harvested stem cells from 30 human embryos on Feb. 12. In the interest of therapeutic science, […]

Will cramming chili cheese fries the night before your final provide the energy and ability to cram lecture notes into your head? Perhaps a healthier alternative can be found in herbal supplements like ginkgo biloba and ginseng. Several studies have shown ginkgo improves the memory of elderly individuals in the early stages of the dementia-causing […]

The newest addition to Westwood is throwing an innovative curve on fitness. Located across the street from the UCLA Medical Center on Le Conte Avenue, the new women’s fitness center, Curves, opened Jan. 5. Geared toward female members of the UCLA and Westwood community, Curves already has over 200 members. Curves, which was founded seven […]