Representing a new era in patient care, the campus is introducing UCSF Health, which expands delivery of innovative, high-quality and high-value care to people throughout the region.
UCSF Health System to expand care throughout Bay Area and beyond
Discovery could lead to better recovery after stroke
Previously unidentified molecule signals brain tissue to form new connections.
Check air quality with your phone
UCLA's AirForU app lets users check for unsafe smog levels anywhere in the U.S. — especially useful for asthmatics or others with respiratory problems.
Menopausal status a better indicator for mammography frequency
For those at average risk, menopause trumps age as determining factor for when, and how often, to screen.
Nanodiamonds might prevent tooth loss after root canals
Tiny particles strengthen the compound used to fill teeth and ward off infection.
Nine UC members elected to National Academy of Medicine
Members elected from three UC campuses: Davis, San Diego, San Francisco.
Beauty's hidden health cost for African Americans
Ph.D. student raises awareness about potential health risks of certain hair products.
Six things parents and athletes need to know about concussions
Which sports have a higher risk of concussion? What should you do if a concussion is suspected? What steps should you follow before returning to play?
Making a splash: first look at concussions in water polo
UC Irvine physiologist James Hicks, whose three sons played water polo, is leading the first probe of concussions in water polo.
UC tackles concussions
From expanding awareness in youth sports to conducting groundbreaking studies of collegiate athletes and military personnel, UC experts lead in advancing knowledge about traumatic brain injury and improving care.
The diagnosis that rocked football
UC Davis pathologist Bennet Omalu was the first to report cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in professional football players; the story of his discovery is the subject of the upcoming movie 'Concussion' starring Will Smith.
Fighting breast cancer, message by message
UC Merced’s Susana Ramirez will lead a five-year project to create messages to help bicultural Latinas improve their eating habits and reduce their risk of breast cancer.