New sensors detect and measure single cancer cells' potential to metastasize, the leading cause of cancer deaths.
Detecting cancer's ability to spread
Prenatal exposure to chemicals in personal care products may speed puberty in girls
Early onset puberty has been linked with an increased risk of mental illness and cancer.
Can space help us understand our cells?
A UCLA scientist looks to space for possible treatment of some neurological diseases.
Brain signature of depressed mood unveiled in new study
Direct recordings of the brain link memory, emotion and anxiety during low moods.
The one low-tech fix for teens' sleep problems
Sleep helps brains develop — no surprise. Unexpected was the importance of one aspect of where teens slept.
UCLA cell study reveals how head injuries lead to serious brain diseases
The first cell “atlas” of a hippocampus affected by traumatic brain injury is made.
Q&A: How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Berkeley Lab indoor air experts share their tips on dealing with air pollution.
Cuddling is good for babies — and you, too
Touch boosts the health of premature babies. For those doing the cuddling, the personal rewards are also boundless.
Blood test ‘biopsy’ for kids with brain tumors is simple, safe way to see if treatment Is working
Mutation revelation is a boon in era of targeted therapies, say oncologists at UCSF.
Chronically anxious? Deep sleep may take the edge off
Extreme angst is on the rise, especially among teens and millennials. Deep restorative sleep can help.
How to stay healthy and happy through the decades
UCLA’s Alan Castel explains the psychology of successful aging in his new book, “Better with Age.”
Adequate consumption of ‘longevity’ vitamins could prolong healthy aging
Most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals that promote longevity.