A new study highlights major health problems affecting historically ignored racial groups.

More health alerts have been issued for lead in candy than for salmonella, E.coli or botulism.

Researchers discover where and how to tickle the brain for better recall.

Official use of social media can be effective. The unverified rumor mill? Much less so.

“Even smokers with the greatest psychological distress can be reached and helped to quit,” says UCSF's Stanton Glantz.

Animal behavior theories can provide a fresh look at how viruses spread, scientist says.

A synthetic particle can awaken dormant virus cells and knock them out in lab animals — a significant advance.

Disinfectants can inhibit cellular energy production and even lead to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

UC’s $3M investment aims to expand the frontiers of precision medicine through strategic partnership.

Researchers have developed a method to selectively erase fear memories in the brain.

The C. elegans worm may have only 302 neurons, but for the first time, scientists can see them all one by one.

In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists find you don't need a biopsy to determine if the treatment will work.