UC Newsroom |

The COVID vaccine came out super quickly. Here’s why it’s safe.

COVID vaccines arrived with historic speed, but the science behind it isn't new. Years of research put us in a position to deliver vaccines both fast and safely. Our UC expert explains how we got here.

UC San Diego |

A push to inoculate against vaccine disparities

Fabian Rivera-Chávez is working to communicate the safety and life-saving importance of COVID-19 vaccination in underserved communities.

UC Merced |

Analysis shows the toll of the pandemic on high-risk workers

Warehouse, agriculture and food-chain workers were among those most devastated by the pandemic.

UCSF |

For COVID-19 long-haulers, few answers, but meditation and peer support offer some relief

As scientists try to understand lingering COVID-19 health issues, a new program hopes to give patients better tools to cope with the debilitating symptoms.

UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center |

How to resocialize after the pandemic

COVID-19 took a toll on our relationships. Understanding why might help us come back together.

UCSF |

Testing strategies for safer air travel during the pandemic

A new study offers much-needed data to airlines and states that have had little guidance on how to enable safe travel.

UC Santa Barbara |

A new theory for Zoom fatigue

Scholar’s theory on what causes Zoom fatigue focuses on how the technology warps our sense of space in interactions.

UC Riverside |

Is this the age of the vaccine passport?

Experts look at the potential impact of the passports, which are likely to permeate travel, education and the workplace.

UC Newsroom |

Navigating a year of heartbreak and hope: Q&A with Dr. Carrie L. Byington, executive vice president of UC Health

A look at UC’s role in helping California respond to an unprecedented crisis.

UCSF |

How effective is the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what you should know

How it differs, how well it works against the new variants and whether you should be worried about transmitting the virus after vaccination.

UCSF |

How robustly will individuals respond to the COVID-19 vaccine — and for how long?

Age, stress and lack of sleep contribute to response in a variety of vaccines. Is a COVID-19 booster shot next?

UC San Diego |

Decreases in exercise more closely linked with higher rates of depression during the pandemic

Disruption to physical activity is a leading risk factor for depression during this period, a new study shows.