Researchers find better management of diabetes through nutrition food and education supplied by food pantries.
Does healthier food help low-income people control their diabetes?
Seven myths about e-cigarettes busted
Cell biologist Prue Talbot clears the air regarding the latest take on an old vice.
The Grand Challenge of combating depression
Genetic study of 100,000 people will be the largest ever on a single disorder.
Cutting sugar from kids' diets improves health in just days
Reducing consumption of added sugar has the power to reverse a cluster of chronic metabolic diseases, such as high cholesterol and blood pressure, in children in as little as 10 days.
Lotion ingredient may be more potent carcinogen than thought
Paraben, found in sunscreens, shampoos and other personal care products, interacts with body's own growth factors to increase breast cell proliferation.
UCSF Health System to expand care throughout Bay Area and beyond
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.
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.