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Tomatoes mimic actions of good cholesterol

The genetically engineered fruit helps curb inflammation, boost antioxidant activity and reduce plaques that can lead to atherosclerosis.
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New guidelines for sports concussions

The new guidelines are aimed at protecting the more than 1 million athletes who suffer concussions each year in the U.S.
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UC children's hospitals rank among best nationally

UC Davis, UCLA, UCSF rated highly by U.S. News; UC Irvine, UC San Diego affiliated with ranked children's hospitals.
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UC hospitals rank among nation's best

U.S. News ranks UC hospitals highly regionally and nationally for 2012.
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Predicting hotspots for future flu outbreaks

A major pandemic could occur if bird flu were to become highly contagious among humans.
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UC grad schools predominate in U.S. News rankings

Annual report evaluates programs in business, law, medicine, engineering and education.
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UC Health ranks among best in nation

Five med schools placed in U.S. News' research rankings, four in primary care rankings.
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A prescription for increasing diversity

UC medical schools make progress in attracting underrepresented minority students.
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Why some get pimples, others don't

Two strains of acne bacteria are linked to pimples, while another's linked to healthy skin.
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Proof of Concept grants

Proof of Concept grants move research to market.
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New breast cancer screening strategies

With the help of donations from state tax filers, the California Breast Cancer Research Program funds innovative research. Studies have led to simple tests that guide treatment by distinguishing non-invasive forms of the cancer from aggressive types.
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Developing lung cancer lab tests

UC researchers are developing tests to detect lunch cancer in its early and treatable stages.