Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |

Antibacterial chemicals may cause adverse effects from mother to child

Triclocarban (TCC) found to be a potential health risk in the womb and during lactation.

UC Irvine |

Low-calorie diet may help keep the body young

The link between metabolism and aging revealed.

UC Davis via The Conversation |

How safe is chicken imported from China? 5 questions answered

What you should know before biting into cooked chicken meat sent to the U.S.

UCSF |

Want to learn a new skill? Get some sleep

Faced with a new task, your brain adapts by rewiring itself as you snooze.

UCSF |

Sleep disorders linked to preterm birth

Insomnia and sleep apnea nearly double the risk of birth before 34 weeks.

UC Riverside |

Increasing productivity by one day each month

Corporate wellness efforts boost the bottom line, a new study shows.

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.