UC Berkeley |

Let them see you sweat

UC Berkeley engineers create a sensor that propels health monitors to the next level of accuracy.

UC San Francisco |

Regular caffeine use does not result in extra heartbeats, study shows

Coffee might not be as bad for you as once thought, UC San Francisco researchers find.

UC San Francisco |

Are we ready for a blood test for cancer?

Liquid biopsy shows promise but techniques still need more development, say UC San Francisco researchers.

The Wall Street Journal |

A bright approach to brain implants

New light-based brain implants and brain reading research from UC Berkeley could lead to more targeted therapies for neural damage.

Sacramento Business Journal |

A mixtape for treating dementia

Researchers at UC Davis are studying whether a personalized list of favorite songs reduces dementia patients' need for medication.

UC Berkeley |

UC Berkeley's Doudna joins Biden in rollout of ‘cancer moonshot’

Biochemist noted for discovering CRISPR DNA-editing technique discusses the initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

UC Davis |

UC Davis graduate develops new breast cancer test

Alumna and breast cancer survivor Angela Courtney has developed a simple urine test she hopes will help women around the world.

UCLA |

Finding an answer to why some develop Alzheimer’s — and others don’t

First-of-its-kind UCLA nursing school study examines synapses to better understand progression of the disease.

UCLA |

Online bullying: Why don't people intervene?

People on social media are often unsupportive of cyberbullying victims who share highly personal feelings, UCLA psychologists report.

UC San Francisco |

E-cigarettes, as used, aren’t helping smokers quit, study shows

New analysis by UC San Francisco finds that “vapers” are 28 percent less likely to stop smoking.

UCLA Newsroom |

Discrimination can be harmful to your mental health

UCLA experts view mental health status of victims as a public health concern.

UCLA |

UCLA researchers make progress toward healing scarred hearts

Findings suggest stem cells may one day be used to regenerate damaged tissue after heart attack.