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.

Touch boosts the health of premature babies. For those doing the cuddling, the personal rewards are also boundless.

UC Health Executive Vice President John D. Stobo, M.D., issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule to expand the definition of “public charge.”

The University of California and the California Nurses Association (CNA) have reached agreement on a four-year contract that recognizes the integral role nurses play in delivering excellent patient care across UC’s five world-renowned medical centers, UC announced today (Oct. 1).