How to support a friend facing a medical crisis
December 12, 2018
Cynthia Perlis shares her most important takeaways from 30 years of listening to cancer patients at UCSF.
What’s so controversial about the first gene-edited babies? Experts explain
December 6, 2018
Researcher He Jiankui’s announcement of the first babies with DNA edited as embryos causes concern.
Detecting cancer's ability to spread
December 6, 2018
New sensors detect and measure single cancer cells' potential to metastasize, the leading cause of cancer deaths.
Can space help us understand our cells?
December 5, 2018
A UCLA scientist looks to space for possible treatment of some neurological diseases.
The one low-tech fix for teens' sleep problems
November 29, 2018
Sleep helps brains develop — no surprise. Unexpected was the importance of one aspect of where teens slept.
Cuddling is good for babies — and you, too
November 14, 2018
Touch boosts the health of premature babies. For those doing the cuddling, the personal rewards are also boundless.
Blood test ‘biopsy’ for kids with brain tumors is simple, safe way to see if treatment Is working
November 8, 2018
Mutation revelation is a boon in era of targeted therapies, say oncologists at UCSF.
Chronically anxious? Deep sleep may take the edge off
November 8, 2018
Extreme angst is on the rise, especially among teens and millennials. Deep restorative sleep can help.
Adequate consumption of ‘longevity’ vitamins could prolong healthy aging
November 1, 2018
Most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals that promote longevity.
Could a drug prevent hearing loss?
October 25, 2018
A single gene plays a critical role in noise-induced deafness — but an experimental drug appears to provide protection.