Doctors are investigating a variety of new treatments to end cancer patients’ pain and give them hope.
Like to wake up really, really early? You're not quite one in a million — but you are 1 in 300
A genetic trait may be behind those who thrive on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise lifestyles.
How cilantro works as a secret weapon against seizures
Cilantro has been used as food and medicine for 8,000 years. Now, scientists know how it works to curb epileptic seizures.
UC Health’s five medical centers ranked among the best in California and the nation
This year’s national rankings extend a streak of excellence for UC Health that spans decades.
Alzheimer's gene may impact cognition before adulthood
A new finding suggests a gene linked to Alzheimer's may also be associated with lower IQ scores in childhood.
Why are humans the only species prone to heart attacks?
Gene loss 2 to 3 million years ago may explain why coronary events are common in humans but rare in other animals.
California’s poison hotline helps 700 people a day answer one question — ‘Is it harmful?’
These doctors of pharmacy are also masters of poison, reassuring panicked families across the state.
The skin care myth that harms people of color
Everyone can get skin cancer — which surprises some. UC's Skin of Color clinics aim to end health care disparities in dermatology.
3 tips from UCSF's guide to eating happy and healthy
Noninvasive test improves detection of aggressive prostate cancer
50 percent of treatments could have been avoided, researchers find.
Study finds electronic cigarettes damage brain stem cells
UC Riverside research on mouse neural stem cells has implications for nicotine use.
Researchers to join national effort to build atlas of human breast cells
The project, supported by a $4M grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, will be a vital part of the Human Cell Atlas.