Dr. Carrie L. Byington started as executive vice president of UC Health today (Oct. 31). The University of California Board of Regents appointed Byington at its July meeting to lead the university’s health enterprise following a nationwide search.

The inherited disorder has long been thought to be irreversible, but changes to diet could provide hope.

A genetic trait may be behind those who thrive on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise lifestyles.

Cilantro has been used as food and medicine for 8,000 years. Now, scientists know how it works to curb epileptic seizures.

Gene loss 2 to 3 million years ago may explain why coronary events are common in humans but rare in other animals.

50 percent of treatments could have been avoided, researchers find.

The Trump Administration recently announced plans to increase enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and accelerate deportations of undocumented individuals. The five medical centers of the University of California join other public safety-net hospitals in opposing these harmful actions.

While loneliness is often correlated with depression, choosing to be alone can actually be good for you.

Trendy dog food formulations lacking in some nutritional elements can bring about unintended harm to your pets.

A machine-learning algorithm diagnosed early-stage Alzheimer’s disease using a common PET scan.

Early onset puberty has been linked with an increased risk of mental illness and cancer.

Berkeley Lab indoor air experts share their tips on dealing with air pollution.