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- 1Experts explain the truth about 'cortisol face'▼Stressed about "cortisol face"? Here's what you need to know
Health experts at UCLA Health are addressing the viral term 'cortisol face', explaining what elevated stress hormones can and cannot do to facial appearance. The guidance clarifies that while chronic stress can affect the body, the puffy look attributed to cortisol is often exaggerated online, and offers practical advice on managing stress and when to seek medical evaluation.
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Researchers at UCLA have launched an effort to build a collaborative community aimed at advancing organoid research, the field that grows miniature lab-made organ models to study disease and develop treatments. The initiative is intended to bring scientists together to share methods and accelerate progress in this rapidly developing area of biomedical science.
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UCLA Health is asking what cells actually consume, explaining that the body's cells feed on nutrients such as glucose, amino acids, fatty acids and oxygen to produce energy and build new material. The health explainer is drawing attention as people show renewed interest in metabolism, nutrition and how everyday diet affects the body at the cellular level.
- 4Dan Lanning offers encouraging health update on Dante Moore before UCLA game▼Dan Lanning provides encouraging health update on Dante Moore ahead of Oregon-UCLA
Oregon coach Dan Lanning says quarterback Dante Moore is in good shape health-wise heading into the Ducks' matchup with UCLA. The update reassures fans that Oregon's starting quarterback should be available for the game. It is welcome news for a team with playoff aspirations, as Moore's status had been a point of concern leading into the matchup.
- 5UCLA study links gut bacteria to brain aging speed●Your gut bacteria may reveal how fast your brain is aging A UCLA study links faster brain aging to specific gut bacteria
A UCLA study suggests that the composition of gut bacteria and their chemical byproducts may indicate how quickly a person's brain is aging. Researchers found that participants whose brains appeared biologically older also showed poorer memory, focus, and mood. The findings point to gut health as a possible biological marker for cognitive decline and brain aging.