Category Archives: Science & Health

The plush carpeting and large mahogany table in Andrew Pelling’s laboratory stand in contrast to the hard, tiled floors and countertops of most labs. But then again, the research that goes on inside this lab isn’t very typical. Along with his mentor, chemistry Professor Jim Gimzewski, Pelling is revolutionizing how people see ““ and hear […]

Maria Teresa Quiej Alvarez, one of the formerly conjoined twins separated at UCLA last year, is in critical condition in a Guatemalan hospital. On April 15, doctors discovered a pump they inserted in her skull had become infected with E. coli bacteria. Doctors at the Hospital del Pilar in Guatemala City successfully removed the old […]

Students better think twice before sitting on the grass ““ or anywhere else for that matter. Studies conducted by a UCLA professor suggest that chemicals in commonly used pesticides mimic the behavior of the hormone estrogen, which regulates menstrual cycles in women. Chemicals from pesticides which are similar in structure to estrogen molecules can wreak […]

Mother’s Day gift lands child a teddy The Jules Stein Eye Institute Affiliates will send a tribute card to your mother or loved one when you donate a Dr. Teddy, M.D. bear to a child undergoing surgery at the Jules Stein Eye Institute. For a donation of $10, anyone can be the sponsor of a […]

What is this SARS virus wreaking havoc in China and Canada? Is the United States at risk for a major outbreak as well? As of Monday, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus has killed 321 people worldwide, and is suspected to have infected over 5,000 others, according to the World Health Organization. These numbers rise […]

It’s the time of the quarter when students start spending more time in the library and less time at fraternity parties. Midterms are right around the corner, and the first big paper is due too soon. Suddenly, students are concerned less with eating healthy and working out. Sleep is a luxury most can’t afford. Sound […]

“Let me see your teeth.” This is what Carlton Green asked 40 kindergarteners early Friday morning. Green, director of nutrition at the UCLA Medical Center’s Nutrition Department, had passed around false teeth to explain to the children ““ some grossed out ““ that if they did not eat right their teeth would look like the […]