New study, including UCSF research, suggests that doctors wait longer in the second stage of labor before intervening with drugs, forceps or cesareans.

A person's genetic makeup could increase his or her chance of developing the debilitating disease two- to six-fold after pesticide exposure.

What if the body could heal itself of even the most aggressive and deadly tumors? In the span of a few years, the idea has gone from New Age notion to medical reality.

New book by UCLA psychologists shows couples how to team up to lose weight, get healthier.

Third-hand smoke — residue left on household, other surfaces — is linked to hyperactivity, significant damage in liver, lung, and slower healing of wounds.

For men under 65, 'low-T' may pose less of a problem than the popular treatment. Men over 65 appear to be at greater risk, too.

Expect to spend a pretty penny on that bundle of joy.

UC is helping to increase access to affordable health care.

Drinking in moderation — but not to excess — can help boost your immune response to vaccination.

Positive feedback for losing weight often spurs teens to go to the opposite extreme.

Stem cell researchers, including ones from UC San Diego, report that their work already has yielded historic progress against disease.

These babies may suffer from increased anxiety and poor motor function, conditions typical of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.