A unique neurological signature not previously identified in patients may provide a path to new, more successful trials.
An alternate theory for what causes Alzheimer's disease
Unmasking concussion with a simple blood test
A blood test that costs a fraction of the price of a brain scan may flag concussion in patients that pass CT tests.
Why grandpa and grandma should be playing video games
Online brain exercises can help seniors multitask as well as people 50 years younger.
Moisturizers may be turning your skin into ‘Swiss cheese’
What some lotions do to your skin could make your skin crawl. Researchers explain.
Should doctors write prescriptions for exercise?
Scientists are trying to understand whether we can know enough about exercise to prescribe it.
Nanocapsule reaches cancer that has spread to central nervous system in mice
A single dose eliminated all B-cell lymphoma that had metastasized to the animals’ central nervous system.
Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom
Is a bottle of morning milk at night the equivalent of turning on all the lights at bedtime?
Finding non-opioid alternatives for cancer pain
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.