UC Davis |
California’s ‘red flag’ law utilized for 58 threatened mass shootings
In the first three years of California's 'red flag' law, nearly all Gun Violence Restraining Orders were filed by law enforcement.
UCSF |
LGBTQ+ health certificate addresses blind spots that turn patients away
Addressing the disconnect between health care providers and sexual or gender minority (SGM) communities inspired UCSF researchers to develop the LGBTQ+ Health Certificate Program, open to all UCSF staff, faculty, students, fellows, and residents.
UC Davis |
How crushes turn into love for young adults
Hookup culture does not seem to be the norm in real college life, says a first-of-its-kind early relationship study.
UC Riverside |
Antibiotics wreak havoc on athletic performance
Knocking out gut bacteria deflates the will, ability to exercise, researchers find.
UC San Diego |
Here’s an easy way to improve workplace stress — and anyone can do it.
Giving and receiving praise in the workplace may be key to managing day-to-day stress and can enhance performance under pressure.
UC Merced |
Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests
One out of three formula-feeding families reported using a problematic feeding practice during the pandemic, including substituting cow’s milk or extra water.
UC San Diego |
Student startup ‘Limber’ makes 3D-printed prostheses affordable and accessible
Student startup Limber is working to provide prosthetics to some of the millions of amputees worldwide lacking access.
UC San Francisco |
UC San Francisco awarded $67.5 million to develop new antiviral therapies
Funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases — the school’s largest-ever award — aims to prepare for viruses with pandemic potential.
UC Davis |
Should there be more microbes on your plate?
Researchers find Americans are increasing their intake of friendly microbes, which are good for gut health and can promote a healthy immune system.
UC Riverside |
Is there still a benefit to masking when you’re the only one?
An epidemiologist weighs in on how protective your mask is when nobody around you is masked.
UC San Diego |
Diagnosing neurological disease at home
A smartphone app that could allow people to screen for Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases and disorders by recording closeups of their eye.
UCI Health |
Testing a one-time treatment to relieve Parkinson’s symptoms
A new cell therapy could finally bring meaningful relief to patients with the progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder.