Do fidget spinners really work?
July 30, 2020
The study will assess whether a high-tech fidget device increases focus and relieves anxiety in adults with ADHD.
We thought it was just a respiratory virus. We were wrong.
July 30, 2020
COVID-19’s effects on the body are much more complex (and potentially destructive) than that, UCSF doctors say.
The science is in: Masks save lives and can help us safely reopen our communities
July 27, 2020
Why you — and just as importantly, your friends — should wear masks.
Older adults who can really smell the roses may face lower likelihood of dementia
July 23, 2020
Sensory perception in old age may be linked to cognition, UCSF study shows.
Noninvasive blood test can detect cancer 4 years before conventional diagnosis methods
July 23, 2020
A new screening method has shown success in detecting five common types of cancers far earlier than current methods.
Coronavirus antibodies fall dramatically in first 3 months after mild cases of COVID-19
July 22, 2020
UCLA’s findings raise concerns about antibody-based ‘immunity passports’ and the potential for herd immunity.
1 in 3 young adults may face severe COVID-19, UCSF study shows
July 13, 2020
The researchers determined ‘medical vulnerability’ by referencing indicators identified by the CDC, including e-cigarette and tobacco use.
FDA approves video game based on UCSF brain research as ADHD therapy for kids
June 25, 2020
This is the first video game therapeutic to be approved for the disorder in children.
One-time treatment generates new neurons, eliminates Parkinson’s disease in mice
June 25, 2020
A new strategy for treating neurodegeneration gives hope for treating even those with advanced disease.
University of California Health children’s hospitals ranked among the nation’s best
June 25, 2020
All four children’s hospitals of University of California Health were recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report.