A new study provides the first clinical evidence that popular semaglutide drugs, like Ozempic or Wegovy, could slow down processes associated with biological aging.

Earlier this month, the USDA confirmed the presence of screwworm in Texas, which could decimate the multibillion-dollar cattle and dairy industry. UC Riverside entomologists answer some of the questions arising from such a threat.

Using AI on mammograms can identify patients at highest risk for breast cancer and get them same-day follow up care, eliminating stressful waiting times.

In a new study, UC Berkeley researchers are investigating whether psilocybin can support healthy aging by boosting plasticity in the brains of older adults.

A new era in the treatment of deadly pancreatic cancer was heralded by scientists this week, thanks to research by the University of California.

A new study calls for a shift in how Valley fever is recognized and treated, warning that delayed diagnosis continues to prolong illness, drive unnecessary treatment and contribute to preventable deaths.

Practical steps for building a happier life by improving the way we relate to ourselves and others are at the heart of a UC San Diego course launched by psychologist Karen Dobkins to help students practice good habits.

UC San Diego researchers identify new potential therapy that slows melanoma growth and reverses drug resistance.

In a new book, UC Berkeley scholar Khiara M. Bridges shows the dangerous impact of interpersonal and structural racism transcends class.

Researchers report substantial decreases in depression symptoms by tailoring behavioral interventions based on data participants collect about their own moods and daily habits.

An expert explains a rare virus strain spreading in Africa.

Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao commit $100 million for major capital projects, cancer research, and innovation at UCSF — building on a recent $75 million gift to UC Davis for veterinary medicine.