Ted Ball was once unable to cross the street without running out of breath. But this Saturday, the 61-year-old will tackle the Los Angeles Marathon. The 26.2-mile course has been on his mind since he received a double lung transplant at the UCLA Medical Center in May 2002. Read more...
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March 1, 9:00 pm
A marathon process: running on new lungs
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February 23, 9:00 pm
Don’t depend on ginseng, gingko to ace your tests
Will cramming chili cheese fries the night before your final provide the energy and ability to cram lecture notes into your head? Perhaps a healthier alternative can be found in herbal supplements like ginkgo biloba and ginseng. Read more...
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February 23, 9:00 pm
Village connects with patrons using Internet
The current trends in Internet and networking technology involve a cutting of the wires. Internet users are increasingly turning to the freedom of Web surfing beyond the limitations of even the longest ethernet cable. Read more...
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February 23, 9:00 pm
Stem cell success sparks debate
Nearly 10 years after a sheep named Dolly took her first steps, scientists in South Korea have proven that the controversial procedure of cloning is possible in human embryos. Read more...
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February 16, 9:00 pm
Women-only gym offers new twist on fitness centers
The newest addition to Westwood is throwing an innovative curve on fitness. Located across the street from the UCLA Medical Center on Le Conte Avenue, the new women’s fitness center, Curves, opened Jan. Read more...
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February 16, 9:00 pm
AIDS awareness, research increase on campus
The first documented incidents of AIDS in the United States occurred in Los Angeles in 1981. Those first diagnosed with the disease were treated at the UCLA Medical Center. Read more...
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February 16, 9:00 pm
Higher Learning Day raises students’ hopes for college
Eggs cocooned in tape and paper cups were dropped from the top of Boelter Hall with resounding thuds, courtesy of high school students from across Los Angeles who visited UCLA on Friday. Read more...