The landscape for pharmacy education has changed dramatically in recent years, as rapid growth in new schools and student enrollment has eased state and regional workforce shortages, according to a new report from the University of California.

Chronic stress' impact on stem cells in the brain in turn affects memory and learning. This could explain why stress leads to mental illness later in life.

Lights, alerts and the lure of cyberlife add up to a bad night's sleep.

Portable device keeps vital organs functioning longer, so that more lives can be saved.

Making healthy foods available may not be enough to spur healthy eating — cooking classes and nutrition education may be needed too.

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.