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Drug reverses autism-like brain changes in adult mice within hours, study finds
A new mouse study led by UCLA Health suggests that inflammation during pregnancy can trigger autism-like changes in offspring, but also that those brain and behavior effects may be rapidly but temporarily reversible in adulthood with a short-term dose of
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How to stay active with a desk job
Having a sedentary job can wreak havoc on your fitness and your health. Try these strategies for getting exercise - even when you can't leave the office.
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Study reveals brain circuit that keeps memories from getting mixed up
UCLA scientists identify the brain circuit that controls how memories are organized and why it can fail in psychiatric disorders.
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Scientists map how Down syndrome reshapes brain development before birth
UCLA researchers created a single-cell map of the developing human neocortex in Down syndrome during a critical window of prenatal brain development, finding that the condition alters the developmental tempo of neurogenesis.
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AI can describe human experiences but lacks experience in an actual 'body.' UCLA researchers say understanding this 'body gap' may matter for safety
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Genes and obesity: Fast food isn't only culprit in expanding waistlines -- DNA is also to blame
Researchers at UCLA say it's not just what you eat that makes those pants tighter - it's also genetics.
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Guided Meditations
Listen to guided meditations from UCLA Mindful to reduce stress, improve focus and support your overall well-being and resilience.
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UCLA Health Study Finds Inhalers for Asthma and COPD Drive Significant Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Inhalers are the frontline treatment for asthma and COPD, but they come with a steep environmental cost,
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"High-markup" hospitals are overwhelmingly for-profit, located in large metropolitan areas and have the worst patient outcomes UCLA Health
Hospitals with the widest difference between the cost of their services and what they charge patients and insurance carriers are mostly for-profit, investor owned and located in large metropolitan areas -- and have worse patient outcomes.
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Chagas disease, which can be deadly, is now considered endemic in the U.S.
Learn about Chagas disease, how it spreads, potential health risks and why experts now consider it an emerging concern in the U.S.
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