UCSF |

FDA approves video game based on UCSF brain research as ADHD therapy for kids

This is the first video game therapeutic to be approved for the disorder in children.

UC San Diego |

One-time treatment generates new neurons, eliminates Parkinson’s disease in mice

A new strategy for treating neurodegeneration gives hope for treating even those with advanced disease.

University of California Health |

University of California Health children’s hospitals ranked among the nation’s best

All four children’s hospitals of University of California Health were recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report. 

University of California Health |

All University of California Health children’s hospitals ranked among the nation’s best

The four children’s hospitals of University of California Health were recognized for excellence in multiple areas of subspecialty care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020–21 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

UC San Diego |

Are masks the answer? Research says yes

A new study confirms that face coverings determine the pandemic’s trends and significantly reduce the number of infections.

UC Davis |

Study finds 82 percent of avocado oil rancid or mixed with other oils

FDA standards needed to protect consumers and industry, food scientist says.

UC Irvine |

What's next: The future of summer vacation

Epidemiologist Karen Edwards offers advice on healthy travel, recreation during the pandemic.

University of California Health |

University of California Health delivered $1.4 billion in community benefits during past reporting year

The University of California’s academic health centers delivered a net total of $1.4 billion of community benefits during the 2018-2019 reporting period, the most recently completed fiscal year.

UCSF Magazine |

What will it take to produce a COVID-19 vaccine?

Joel Ernst, M.D., addresses key questions about how vaccine development works and why that is especially important in the case of COVID-19.

UC Berkeley |

Shelter-in-place, other emergency COVID-19 measures prevented more than 500 million infections, study finds

‘I don’t think any human endeavor has ever saved so many lives in such a short period of time,’ author says.

UC Newsroom |

Newly funded COVID-19 research aims to protect the most vulnerable

Researchers across UC rapidly pivot from their usual research areas to address gaps in knowledge and care with COVID-19.

UC Health |

All University of California academic health centers receive environmental sustainability awards

The University of California’s health systems received a total of 13 environmental sustainability awards in Practice Greenhealth’s 2020 Environmental Excellence Award competition.