Academic performance went up by as much as 7.6 points, researchers say.
Midday naps increase children's happiness and IQ
Nanotechnology treatment shows promise against multiple sclerosis
A new therapy using stem cells from bone marrow has reversed MS symptoms in mice, setting the stage for human trials.
White meat is no better for cholesterol, new study says
Researchers were surprised to find chicken is no better than beef — contrary to popular belief.
Synthetic version of CBD treats seizures in rats
Scientists develop a cannabidiol analogue that shows promise for treating epilepsy without needing to cultivate marijuana.
What do dating technology and Alzheimer's have in common?
Artificial intelligence, developed around the same ‘swipe right’ approach we associate with dating apps, could vastly scale up Alzheimer’s research.
Nicotine exposure in newborns alters neurons, predisposes brain to addiction
Exposure to nicotine through mother's milk induced a number of changes in young mice.
Lack of sleep shrinks men's testicles?
UC Berkeley scientist Matt Walker shows how missing sleep can really catch up with you in his new TED Talk.
These psychiatrists bring mental health care to those who need it most
A program at UCSF is training psychiatrists to care for people often overlooked by the mental health care system.
Preparing to care for the Baby Boomer wave that’s coming
Scientists examine how wisdom, loneliness, sleep quality and more impact the well-being of older persons.
ADHD: Could dogs be the answer?
Therapy dogs can help reduce symptoms in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
To Boldly Go or Anxiously Hang Back?
A small population of nerve cells in the brain play an important role in anxiety’s influence over behavior.
UCSF launches new Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative with $30M gift
Marc and Lynne Benioff's donation will create a first-of-its-kind initiative to research the causes of homelessness and find solutions.