The condom breaks. The diaphragm slips. You have sex without taking the pill. Accidents happen. Everybody knows unprotected sexual intercourse can lead to an unwanted pregnancy, but not everybody knows there’s still a way to decrease the chances of getting pregnant after unprotected sex. Read more...

Armed with duffle bags full of medical supplies, a team of UCLA medical personnel traveled to Guatemala last month with a mission of good will. The doctors volunteered their time to perform 26 neurosurgical operations free of charge, and changed the lives of 21 children in a period of five days. Read more...

Donning gas masks and protective suits, U.S. soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division carefully searched metal drums that may contain chemical weapons, in an Iraqi city south of Baghdad, Monday. Read more...

SARS epidemic continues to grow There are now over 2,600 reported cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome worldwide, resulting in nearly 100 deaths, according to the World Health Organization. Read more...

While everyone will usually show up at the doctor when things go wrong, regular checkups, especially for women, are a way to stay healthy and catch potential health problems early on. Read more...

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Many students may have traveled to countries at risk for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome over spring break. These students are now returning to dorms, apartments and lecture halls at UCLA. Read more...