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Endometriosis Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes

Specialist Dr. Daniel Ginn explores endometriosis symptoms as well as medical and surgical treatments and potential causes of the disease.

First Generation Medical Student Balances Education and Family

Originally from Baldwin Park, Edgar Corona is now a student in the UCLA PRIME Medical School Program, determined to serve Latino communities.

First-gen medical students share their experiences and messages for others on the same path

Fun Things to Do Near UCLA

Whether you're in the mood to work out, chill out, dress up or eat up, here are some local hot spots and other popular activities near the UCLA campus.

Gastroparesis Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes

Learn all about the complexities of gastroparesis—including symptoms, causes, and treatments—with UCLA gastroenterologist Dr. Craig Gluckman.

Hello, Match Day IRL! (And goodbye, Zoom.)

How to Avoid LA Traffic

Traffic can be a problem in LA, but it is important to recognize that it is easy to avoid traveling at peak hours and find alternative routes.

How to Make Friends in Medical School

Read one UCLA student's advice on breaking the ice, finding the right communities, and making friends in medical school.

How to Prevent SIDS

Learn how to prevent SIDS from an expert. A UCLA Health NICU clinical nurse specialist explains SIDS risk factors, SIDS prevention, and more.

HPV and Cervical Cancer

UCLA gynecologic oncologist Dr. Lai explains the relationship between HPV and cervical cancer and outlines effective treatment and prevention strategies.

Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism - What's The Difference?

Explore the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism with endocrinologist Dr. Stephanie Smooke Praw, director of the UCLA Thyroid Center.

In memoriam: William Cunningham, 60, professor who worked to end health disparities

Incoming UCLA medical students overcome obstacles on path to becoming doctors

Read the stories of three new medical students who were celebrated at DGSOM's White Coat Ceremony.

LGBTQ Fellowship enters fourth year at DGSOM

Malnutrition Treatment - Feeding Tube vs. IV Nutrition

Nutritionist Dr. Michael Garcia explains how tube feeding (enteral nutrition) and IV nutrition (parenteral nutrition) can transform a patient's life.