UC San Francisco |

UCSF performs first robotic cardiac surgery in San Francisco

The innovation means shorter hospital stays and fewer complications.
UCLA |

Asian, Hispanic and Black Californians saw bigger drops in life expectancy than whites during COVID

The findings are another troubling sign of the pandemic’s uneven impact across different communities.
UC Newsroom |

To address physician shortage, Central Valley program looks to grow its own

Through the UC PRIME program, students like Vanessa Mora are training to return to their hometowns as much-needed health care providers.
UC San Francisco |

Turnaway study shows impact of abortion access on well-being

A groundbreaking study reveals the long-term adverse effects of unwanted pregnancy on people’s lives, pointing to widespread challenges that will result from the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.
UC Berkeley |

Like it or not, we’re prone to adopt popular beliefs, even fake ones

As social creatures, we care what others think — but that has a big downside.
UC Santa Barbara |

The importance of elders

The long human lifespan may be due to the contributions of older adults.
UC Newsroom |

Gender-affirming care in the spotlight: A Q&A with Dr. Maddie Deutsch

A discussion with Dr. Maddie Deutsch, head of one of the most respected gender-affirming care programs in the country.
UC San Diego |

COVID-19 rebound after taking Paxlovid likely due to insufficient drug exposure

Researchers have found a possible cause for why some COVID patients see symptoms return after completing treatment.
UC Davis |

Changing minds

UC Davis researchers are bringing the benefits of drugs like LSD and cannabis to light.
UC San Francisco |

Some patients with lung disease fare worse than others. Could sleep explain it?

Flare-ups in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, linked to sleeplessness, study shows.
UCLA |

Well, I see it differently!

Psychologist Matthew Lieberman explains why people don’t view the world the same way others do.
UC Riverside |

No more 'flu for you?

Discovery blocks influenza virus’ replication in cells