San Francisco Chronicle |

UCSF team develops early-warning system for preterm labor

'Smart Diaphragm' — similar in size, shape to a contraceptive diaphragm — will monitor an expectant mother's cervix and, when necessary, send an alert that the woman may be going into premature labor.
New York Times |

New health care law sends many back to school

Programs at UCLA and elsewhere keep health professionals and those entering the field up to date on the issues surrounding the Affordable Care Act.
NPR |

Scientists search for toxins in cigarette smoke residue

Chemicals in cigarette smoke can settle on clothes, furniture and walls. Researchers call this thirdhand smoke; Berkeley Lab scientists say laboratory experiments suggest it could be hazardous.
UCLA |

Older adults: Build muscle and you'll live longer

New research suggests that it's greater muscle mass — not a good body mass index — that makes older Americans less likely to die prematurely.
UC Newsroom |

Taxpayer donations give cancer research a boost

When you file your taxes, consider supporting these programs — simply checking a box can help save lives.
NPR |

Mix of gut microbes may play role in Crohn's disease

People with Crohn's may have too many of the types of gut bacteria that tend to rile the immune system and too few that reduce inflammation.
Lawrence Berkeley Lab |

Invention removes arsenic from water

Indian company licenses Berkeley Lab technology for treating contaminated water.
UC San Francisco |

E-cigarettes are gateway to nicotine addiction for teens

First U.S. national study strongly links e-cigarettes with smoking for many adolescents.
Huffington Post |

Studies show big advance in HIV prevention

A shot every one to three months may someday provide an alternative to the daily pills that some people take now to cut their risk of getting HIV.
UCLA |

Students bring much-needed medical aid to Mexican community

UCLA's chapter of Flying Samaritans brings quality medical care to Tijuana's Colonia Margarita Moran.
UCLA |

More precise results from robotic-assisted prostate surgery

Using a robotic surgical technique to excise the prostate appears to improve cancer-cell removal and reduce the need for additional post-surgery therapies.
UC Newsroom |

UC creates recipes for healthier diets

UC researchers and educators across the state are encouraging children and their families to eat healthier diets.