Skin repair reduces ‘inflamm-aging’ factors linked to chronic disease
March 28, 2019
In a pilot study, treatment with a reparative skin cream lowered cytokine levels which are linked to Alzheimer's and more.
Can short-term stress make the body and mind more resilient?
March 27, 2019
A new UCSF study is testing a theory about how much stress is good for us.
Regaining sight
March 19, 2019
Blind mice regain sight with a simple gene therapy that could be available to humans in three years.
Dragging? Blame the ‘time pollution’ of springing forward
March 12, 2019
The body doesn't take kindly to time change.
Dementia looks different in brains of Latinos
March 12, 2019
A first-of-its-kind study has uncovered dramatic racial differences in the brains of those with dementia.
Google translates doctor's orders into Spanish and Chinese — with a few important caveats
February 28, 2019
Long, jargon-filled sentences have the potential to cause clinically significant harm, but overall, the algorithm impresses.
Want to fight heart disease? Stand up.
February 28, 2019
Too much sitting has been connected to premature mortality, diabetes and more. Now, add heart disease to that list.
Three years into soda tax, sugary drink consumption down more than 50 percent in Berkeley
February 21, 2019
Taxes may be a promising new tool in the fight again obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Most triggers for irregular heartbeat can be easily modified
February 21, 2019
The majority of atrial fibrillation triggers are lifestyle-related, such as alcohol, caffeine, exercise and lack of sleep.
How hearing impairment is associated with cognitive decline
February 14, 2019
The impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened by higher education.