UC San Francisco |

22 percent of young men engage in ‘disordered eating’ to bulk up

Skinny self-image, heavy workouts in adolescence are warning signs of ‘disordered eating’ researchers find.

UCLA |

Sea otters' low genetic diversity could spell trouble

The furry little creature isn't endangered, but a history of population declines can make extinction more of a risk.

UCSF |

A little formula in first days of life may not impact breastfeeding at 6 months

A new answer to a common parenting dilemma: to offer or not to offer formula to help newborns gain weight.

UC Berkeley |

New technology helps media detect ‘deepfakes’

From wrinkled noses to pursed lips, the distinct quirks in how we speak may hold the key to combating manipulated videos.

UC Irvine |

How to make your kid like broccoli

Recency bias is the parenting technique you've been missing.

UC San Diego |

New study finds microplastic throughout Monterey Bay

A new study shows that microplastic particles are not only common, they're in the food chain.

UCSF |

Want to meditate more effectively? Try algorithms

Digital media often seems to deplete our attention. Scientists have found a way to flip that equation.

UC Berkeley |

Number of young people facing poverty has increased over last decade

An incomplete social safety net contributes to the problem, paper finds.

UC Irvine via the University of Pennsylvania |

Midday naps increase children's happiness and IQ

Academic performance went up by as much as 7.6 points, researchers say.

UCLA |

The economy may be weaker than it looks

The risk of a recession is growing, according to the latest forecast from the Anderson School of Management.

UC Irvine |

Nanotechnology treatment shows promise against multiple sclerosis

A new therapy using stem cells from bone marrow has reversed MS symptoms in mice, setting the stage for human trials.

UC Office of the President |

UC President Napolitano’s statement on new restrictions regarding fetal tissue research

The Trump administration dealt a blow today to scientific discovery and medical advancement. Fetal tissue research has helped find cures for millions of Americans who suffer from debilitating diseases, while improving the quality of life for others.