The use of alcohol is widespread on college campuses, including UCLA. The abuse of alcohol, however, is not, health officials say. “The truth is, the majority of students who consume alcohol in college don’t have any problems with it,” said Pamela Viele, director of health education for the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center. […]
Category Archives: Science & Health
Science grads look to future
Pomp and circumstance, job market and real world. At the end of this week, that will be the turning point faced by thousands of students graduating with degrees in the life, physical and mechanical sciences. Post-cap-and-gown plans for south campus majors range from jobs in the science or engineering industries to research positions and graduate […]
Students enrich studies through research
From examining the soil to solving problems in space travel, graduating UCLA students have been involved in research in the sciences. Fifth-year aerospace engineering and physics student Robert Lobbia started his freshman year doing research which involved increasing fuel efficiency for turbo jet engines. “It was a new concept to increase engine efficiency and reduce […]
Briefs
Doctors evaluating separated twins’ conditions Maria Teresa and Maria de Jesus Quiej Alvarez are undergoing medical tests and examinations at UCLA’s Mattel Children’s Hospital. Doctors are evaluating their conditions to make decisions on appropriate treatment for each of the girls, and will provide more information today at 11 a.m. outside the hospital. Painkillers may be […]
Be wary of accidentally overdosing on drugs
It’s Saturday night. After a long night of partying, your friend throws up and passes out. Will he or she: (1) wake up tomorrow afternoon with a blinding headache, snarling adorably at the world; or (2) choke, stop breathing, and fall into a coma? By now most of us can recite the dangers associated with […]
Researchers study AD/HD genetics
Dria Fearn quickly typed away at her computer screen on what would have otherwise been a lazy Sunday afternoon during Memorial Day weekend. In addition to studying for finals and serving on several committees, Fearn recently had to get retested for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ““ a condition she was diagnosed with in grade school […]
How height measures up
From Yao Ming to Mini Me, the impact of feet and inches has been channeled into comedic and effective marketing. Besides its use in clever commercials, height can also affect the way an individual is perceived and accepted in society. “There’s definitely a lot of evidence that taller people have an advantage,” said David Rimoin, […]