In the hills of Thailand, 23 Buddhist monks are working around the clock to treat patients who are dying of AIDS. Twenty of these monks have contracted AIDS themselves in the process ““ but there isn’t anyone else but them to care for the sick. Read more...
Science & Health
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May 12, 9:00 pm
HBO series documents AIDS pandemic in five countries
Science & Health
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Hearing loss does not stop medical student
In the first row of a UCLA medical school lecture hall, second-year Nghi Lu takes notes attentively. Her eyes shift between her professor and the slides he projects on the screen. Read more...
Crime, News
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Crimewatch
Petty Theft During this period three bicycles, three cell phones, three back packs and two parking permits were reported stolen. On May 6, an apartment on the 400 block of Gayley was robbed through the front door and a purse from the kitchen table was stolen. Read more...
Science & Health
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Briefs
SARS may affect Summer Sessions UCLA is consulting with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services to consider whether or not to prohibit students from SARS-affected countries from attending Summer Sessions. Read more...
Science & Health
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Routines keep exercising on track
For some, the word “exercise” conjures up visions of Suzanne Sommers stretching in leg warmers, or of Richard Simmons prancing around in lycra. So it’s no wonder why people don’t exercise and instead sit on their couches and read this column. Read more...
News
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Fetal images’ shock value hinders debate
Over the next few days, students on Bruin Walk will encounter graphic images of aborted fetuses during their walk to class, courtesy of an organization called Justice for All: Students for Bio-Ethical Equality. Read more...