3 tips from UCSF's guide to eating happy and healthy
July 11, 2019
No fad diets. No superfoods. No shame.
Noninvasive test improves detection of aggressive prostate cancer
July 10, 2019
50 percent of treatments could have been avoided, researchers find.
Researchers to join national effort to build atlas of human breast cells
July 1, 2019
The project, supported by a $4M grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, will be a vital part of the Human Cell Atlas.
22 percent of young men engage in ‘disordered eating’ to bulk up
June 25, 2019
Skinny self-image, heavy workouts in adolescence are warning signs of ‘disordered eating’ researchers find.
A little formula in first days of life may not impact breastfeeding at 6 months
June 20, 2019
A new answer to a common parenting dilemma: to offer or not to offer formula to help newborns gain weight.
Seven UC early-career faculty and researchers named Pew Scholars
June 14, 2019
Prestigious honor for scientists of exceptional promise delivers multiyear funding for research on human health.
Midday naps increase children's happiness and IQ
June 6, 2019
Academic performance went up by as much as 7.6 points, researchers say.
Nanotechnology treatment shows promise against multiple sclerosis
June 6, 2019
A new therapy using stem cells from bone marrow has reversed MS symptoms in mice, setting the stage for human trials.
White meat is no better for cholesterol, new study says
June 4, 2019
Researchers were surprised to find chicken is no better than beef — contrary to popular belief.
Synthetic version of CBD treats seizures in rats
May 30, 2019
Scientists develop a cannabidiol analogue that shows promise for treating epilepsy without needing to cultivate marijuana.