UC San Diego and UC San Francisco |

UC scientists develop test to measure age-related Alzheimer's disease risk

First-of-its-kind score could promote earlier diagnosis and treatment.

UC San Diego |

Beauty boosters: Medications with cosmetic benefits

Aging and skin conditions can be combatted in some surprising ways, says the director of UC San Diego Health.

UC Riverside |

Researchers show how Lou Gehrig’s disease progression could be delayed

Study could lead to new drugs for spinal cord injury, Alzheimer’s disease and some cancers.

UCSF |

Poor odor identification may be early warning for dementia

New study suggests olfactory testing might be a simple way to predict disease a decade before symptoms occur.

UC San Diego |

Too much sitting, too little exercise may accelerate biological aging

Older women with low physical activity and 10 hours of daily sit time had even 'older' cells.

UCSF |

Alzheimer’s and concussion-related CTE may spread in the brain via common mechanism

Research is first to suggest that chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a prion disease.

UC Santa Barbara |

Brain's memory strategies change as you age

Activity patterns shift over time without affecting recall, new research shows.

UCSF |

Researchers put mouse embryos in suspended animation

Development has potential implications for assisted reproduction, aging and even cancer.

UC San Diego |

Older first-time mothers are also more likely to live longer

Study finds that women giving birth for first time later in life increase chances of living to 90.

UC Newsroom |

UC President Napolitano and the 10 UC chancellors urge support for passage of Cures/Innovation legislation

Investment in National Institutes of Health research and innovation is vital to acclerating health treatments and cures for all Americans.

UC Berkeley |

New online game invites public to help fight Alzheimer’s

Help scientists find a cure by taking part in some citizen science.

UC San Diego |

Is the 'midlife crisis' a myth?

Despite physical ailments, scientists find that older adults are happier.