Evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners are linked to chronic issues like obesity and diabetes. Should they be taxed?
Brain scans could flag children’s future mental health problems
The findings could pave the way for earlier, more effective diagnoses of attention deficit disorder and more.
Zika vaccine protects fetus in pregnant monkeys
An experimental Zika vaccine shows promise for preventing mother-to-fetus transmission of the virus.
Have you found meaning in life? Your answer influences your health and well-being
A new study examines meaning in life and its relationship with physical, mental and cognitive functioning.
Drugs that quell brain inflammation reverse dementia
‘We can reverse brain aging,’ says UC Berkeley biologist Daniela Kaufer.
Limited eating times could be a new way to fight obesity and diabetes
What if you could treat common conditions just by limiting when you eat and drink all your calories? New research says it might work.
Comedian Maz Jobrani on noticing the good in his life
How writing down three good things every day helped the stand-up see the positive in life.
Toward a “head-to-toe” health check from a single blood test
A UCSF physician is developing a screen capable of providing a detailed portrait of current health and future disease risks.
Many pregnancies are shorter as climate change causes more 90-degree days
The startling trend could cause health risks for newborns.
How gratitude can help you bounce back from setbacks
It's not just for Thanksgiving — gratitude can help us overcome thought patterns hardwired in our brains.
Planning a trip abroad? Before you pack, check the air pollution levels
Study finds even a short-term visit to a severely polluted city is bad for your health.
Nursing the streets
Students in the nursing program provide essential ‘bridge care’ to people experiencing homelessness.