UC Santa Barbara |

Finding the elusive drinking ‘brake’

New research has uncovered a mechanism that helps us modulate our drinking — when it functions properly.

UC San Diego |

How hearing impairment is associated with cognitive decline

The impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened by higher education.

UCSF |

Functional, insulin-producing cells grown in lab

A stem cell breakthrough opens the door to Type 1 diabetes care.

UC Irvine |

UC Irvine-led study reveals how blood cells help wounds heal scar-free

New insights could lead to better anti-scarring treatments.

UCLA |

Lullabies to help premature infants eat

Researchers work with a family with triplets to study a lullaby device used in the intensive care unit.

UC Santa Cruz |

Gov. Newsom appoints alumna and famed plaintiff Kris Perry to key post

The nationally recognized advocate for children receives a key post in the new administration.

UC Davis |

Dogs on some popular, grain-free diets could be at risk of heart disease

Trendy dog food formulations lacking in some nutritional elements can bring about unintended harm to your pets.

UCLA |

Fractures, head injuries common in e-scooter collisions, according to new research

First-of-its-kind UCLA study analyzes the public health impacts of the increasingly popular scooters.

UC Berkeley |

Sleep loss truly causes you pain

Going without sleep heightens pain sensitivity and dulls the brain’s painkilling response.

UC Berkeley |

Why middle-class black women dread the doctor’s office

A new book by Tina Sacks tells the human stories behind racial biases in health care.

UCSF |

What you should know about this year’s flu

Infectious disease expert and clinician Charles Chiu answers your questions about the flu.

UC San Diego |

3-D printed implants show promise for treating spinal cord injury

The soft, implantable “bridges” guide new nerve cells to grow where the spinal cord has been severed.