UCSF |

Opioid crisis: This doctor’s street-level views could change the course of the epidemic

UCSF's Daniel Ciccarone explores opioid use up close to try to stem the rising tide of overdoses.

UC Davis via The Conversation |

Psychedelic drugs could treat depression, and other mental illnesses

Psychedelics have shown promise in the clinic for treating neuropsychiatric diseases. 

UCSF |

Electrically stimulating the brain may restore movement after stroke

The findings suggest the potential for brain implants to treat stroke patients.

UC Riverside via The Conversation |

Does pain expected equal pain felt? Ask a kid

A science-backed strategy can help calm your kid before their next blood draw or shot.

UC San Diego |

Hot cars can hit life-threatening levels in only an hour

Interior temperatures can rise to 116 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially causing fatal injuries to children trapped inside.

UCSF |

New test reliably predicts risk of preterm birth

Identifying women at risk in the second trimester could lead to early treatment and prevention.

UC Berkeley |

Michael Pollan, on science, psychedelics and the human mind

The UC Berkeley professor talks his ‘trip’ through a whole new world on a new podcast.

UCSF |

Baby born in world’s first in utero stem cell transplant trial

The fetal treatment may one day cure disorders months before birth.

UC San Diego |

New blood test rapidly detects signs of deadly cancer

Pancreatic cancer is often detected too late, but a new diagnostic tool shows promise.

UCSF |

What you need to know about Lyme disease this summer

Expert Charles Chiu offers advice on avoiding this diseae on the rise during its peak season.

UCLA |

New app tells hearing-impaired parents when and why their baby is crying

Chatterbaby uses artificial intelligence to help determine if baby is hungry, fussy or in pain.

UCSF |

Living in better neighborhood may protect health of kids in poverty

Less stress hormone is found in children with access to green spaces, clean air and quality grocery stores.