Mutation revelation is a boon in era of targeted therapies, say oncologists at UCSF.
UC Berkeley |
Chronically anxious? Deep sleep may take the edge off
Extreme angst is on the rise, especially among teens and millennials. Deep restorative sleep can help.
UCLA |
How to stay healthy and happy through the decades
UCLA’s Alan Castel explains the psychology of successful aging in his new book, “Better with Age.”
UC San Francisco |
Adequate consumption of ‘longevity’ vitamins could prolong healthy aging
Most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals that promote longevity.
UCSF |
Could a drug prevent hearing loss?
A single gene plays a critical role in noise-induced deafness — but an experimental drug appears to provide protection.
UC Berkeley and UCSF |
The first genome surgeons
CRISPR opens door to new type of medicine: “genome surgery.”
UCSF via The Conversation |
E-cigarettes and a new threat: How to dispose of them
E-cigarettes may be hotly debated, but one thing is clear: They are not biodegradable.
UC Newsroom |
Nine UC faculty elected to National Academy of Medicine
More than 200 UC-affiliated professionals have received this prestigious honor since 1970.
UC Merced |
Sick of googling symptoms and getting bad information? Here's a second opinion.
You can search for better health answers by using a free internet health assistant developed by medical researchers.
UCSF |
The Kidney Project and the bioartificial pancreas: When inspiration strikes twice
Shuvo Roy is not content to just work on the world's first bioartificial kidney. Now he's doing the same for the pancreas.
UC San Diego |
What if doctors could zero in on the one action that would make the most impact on your health?
Health choices made easy, thanks to a new model that relies on data from your FitBit.
UC Santa Barbara |
Smartphone, M.D.
A new app developed by UC Santa Barbara researchers enables a smartphone to ID bacteria in just one hour.