In a pill-popping culture, it seems common to reach for a bottle of capsules to cure common ailments such as headaches, insomnia, depression and pain. But for mild illness, there are alternative treatments, many of which have been used for centuries before manufactured drugs existed. Read more...

Many Westwood residents awoke to the smell of smoke Monday morning when an old fraternity house caught fire. The fire was at 611 Gayley Ave., an uninhabited building owned by the Zeta Psi fraternity. Read more...

The Wooden Center has experienced a number of property thefts in recent weeks, but university officials said the spate is not unprecedented. Since Oct. 26, at least three incidents of backpacks and wallets being stolen from the Wooden Center have been reported to the police. Read more...

Some ask for vitamins, others seek a medical exam, and still others look for a friendly ear to listen to their troubles. Bringing an array of health concerns, members of the homeless and low-income population of West Hollywood come to Mobile Clinic ““ a weekly drop-in health service run by UCLA students. Read more...

Josef Avesar Today, 7:30 p.m. UCLA Extension, Lindbrook Center Josef Avesar, a UCLA alumnus and the president and founder of the Israeli-Palestinian Confederation, will present his ideas for peace between Israelis and Palestinians at UCLA today. Read more...

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