Zika vaccine protects fetus in pregnant monkeys
UC Davis
December 19, 2019
An experimental Zika vaccine shows promise for preventing mother-to-fetus transmission of the virus.
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How do our bodies fight off dangerous chemicals?
Cells are like night club bouncers, says UC San Diego's Amro Hamdoun: With every substance that a cell encounters, it has to decide which to eliminate and which to let in. -
How much sugar are you really eating?
In the near future, the Nutrition Facts label on the back of packaged foods will have a new look and more information. UC Davis' Kimber Stanhope explains how this will reveal the amount of sugar that is added to our foods. -
Ebola 101
An infectious-disease expert at UC Berkeley offers a primer on the deadly Ebola virus. -
New tactics, old foe: malaria
Vector biologist Anthony James takes a fresh look at how mosquitoes transmit malaria and other diseases.
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UC San Diego doctors come together to save eyesight of 3-year-old gorilla
UC San Diego
January 8, 2020
Mother and child receive treatment together as medical team assists in surgery to remove cataract caused by trauma.
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Diet soda may be hurting your diet
UCLA
January 7, 2020
Evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners are linked to chronic issues like obesity and diabetes. Should they be taxed?
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Brain scans could flag children’s future mental health problems
UC Berkeley
January 6, 2020
The findings could pave the way for earlier, more effective diagnoses of attention deficit disorder and more.
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UC statement on passing of Kaiser CEO Bernard J. Tyson
November 10, 2019
University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC Health’s Executive Vice President Dr. Carrie Byington issued a statement today (Nov. 10) following the passing of Bernard J. Tyson, CEO and chair of Kaiser Permanente.
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Dr. Carrie L. Byington takes the reins at UC Health
October 31, 2019
Dr. Carrie L. Byington started as executive vice president of UC Health today (Oct. 31). The University of California Board of Regents appointed Byington at its July meeting to lead the university’s health enterprise following a nationwide search.
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UC Health statement regarding federal plans to escalate ICE raids
June 27, 2019
The Trump Administration recently announced plans to increase enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and accelerate deportations of undocumented individuals. The five medical centers of the University of California join other public safety-net hospitals in opposing these harmful actions.
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Your kid will love this: Lawrence Hall of Science's DIY Human Body app (for iPhone and iPad) helps kids discover how their bodies really work.