Students better think twice before sitting on the grass ““ or anywhere else for that matter. Studies conducted by a UCLA professor suggest that chemicals in commonly used pesticides mimic the behavior of the hormone estrogen, which regulates menstrual cycles in women. Read more...

Mother’s Day gift lands child a teddy The Jules Stein Eye Institute Affiliates will send a tribute card to your mother or loved one when you donate a Dr. Read more...

What is this SARS virus wreaking havoc in China and Canada? Is the United States at risk for a major outbreak as well? As of Monday, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus has killed 321 people worldwide, and is suspected to have infected over 5,000 others, according to the World Health Organization. Read more...

“Let me see your teeth.” This is what Carlton Green asked 40 kindergarteners early Friday morning. Green, director of nutrition at the UCLA Medical Center’s Nutrition Department, had passed around false teeth to explain to the children ““ some grossed out ““ that if they did not eat right their teeth would look like the decayed teeth they were holding in their hands. Read more...

For the fourth year in a row, UCLA’s chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers has designed and built a race car to compete in the Mini Baja West competition. Read more...

Jewelry store proceeds to benefit children’s hospital JR’s Diamonds and Jewelry store will host a “Jewel Night” to benefit the Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA today from 6 to 8 p.m. Read more...

It’s the time of the quarter when students start spending more time in the library and less time at fraternity parties. Midterms are right around the corner, and the first big paper is due too soon. Read more...