UC Newsroom |

UC hospitals ranked among best in the nation, state

U.S. News ranks the top 20 hospitals in the nation, plus best in state and metro area.

UC San Diego |

Why your tuna could have 36 times more pollutants than others

Location matters: Catches from highly industrialized areas are far more polluted than those in the West Pacific.

UCSF |

Flame retardant exposure found to lower IQ in children

Largest review of research to date shows clear connection between PBDEs and decreased intelligence.

UCLA |

9 myths about healthy eating, busted

Does milk really do a body good? Should you cut carbs? A UCLA expert on nutrition has the answers.

UCSF |

Traveling to Mars will wreak havoc on our bodies — can we prevent it?

Researchers explore how we can make the human body ready for prolonged space flight.

UC San Diego |

Happy hour: A second drink linked to staying sharp in old age, new study finds

Older adults with moderate regular alcohol intake found more likely to live to 85 without dementia.

NPR |

'Social camouflage' may lead to underdiagnosis of autism in girls

UCLA research is helping doctors detect more subtle autistic symptoms.

The Sacramento Bee |

UC Zika research aims to ‘collapse’ mosquito populations

Scientists across six campuses are working together to develop genetic defenses against mosquito-borne diseases.

UC Davis |

Massive study launched to test personalized approach to breast cancer screening

UC Health study aims to resolve ambiguity about the importance of annual mammograms.

UCSF |

The science of sleep: A Q&A with neurology professor Ying-Hui Fu

From identifying how your genes want you to sleep to warding off Alzheimer's, learn the latest on shut-eye.

UC Davis |

4 great ways to keep your dog safe this summer

Follow these tips from the School of Veterinary Medicine and enjoy the great oudoors worry-free.

UC Berkeley |

UC Berkeley to build a window into the brain

$21.6M awarded to create a 'brain modem' that can read and write to neurons, laying foundation for new therapies.