Psychologist links human quest for power, influence and a foothold in the social hierarchy to mental health.

The hospitals were selected by state health officials; all of the facilities received an on-site assessment by CDC Ebola preparedness teams.

Firearm suicides, notably among whites, have outpaced homicides, which have decreased in recent years.

With little oversight, Chinese manufacturers are expected to ship more than 300 million e-cigarettes this year to the U.S. and Europe.

Research suggests a valuable tool in the fight against the virus that causes AIDS.

Most of us light up at the taste of a sweet treat. But the response is heightened in overweight children, suggesting that they may be predisposed to crave more sugar.

CellScope, a San Francisco startup launched by UC Berkeley alumni, believes that telemedicine’s next frontier is buried under earwax.

The idea of art as medicine dates back to antiquity, but recently the concept is drawing increasing interest from the medical and science communities.

UC San Diego and San Diego Unified School District partner to get kids active.

UCSF's battle with tuberculosis is woven into San Francisco’s history, from its early public health partnership with SF General Hospital to the research and training that have led to a global attack on the disease.

California HIV/AIDS Research Program supports the CRUSH project, which is tailored to those greatest at risk for HIV infection within Alameda County, and most underreached.

The sight of a burger and fries pushes our happy button, even if you know a salad is better for you.