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Poor Night’s Sleep Can Trigger Atrial Fibrillation the Next Day
A bad night of sleep was associated with a 15% greater risk of having an atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) episode the following day, along with conditions like blood clots, heart failure, stroke and other heart-related problems.
UCSF Lauded for Embracing ‘Culture of Wellnessʼ
Three cheers! The American Heart Association has recognized UCSF’s Wellness Team and a number of other organizations across the U.S. “for their commitment to building a culture of health and well-being.” We’ll learn more about the honor and how the Wellness Team makes UCSF’s wellness their mission.
Looking to Cut Back on Wine and Beer? This Pill Might Help
People looking to cut back on binge drinking alcohol can take a single pill of naltrexone right before drinking to curb consumption.
How to Be Safe During a Summer Heat Wave
In this Q&A, UCSF experts offer tips on how to stay protected during heat waves, and how to be aware of treat heat-related illnesses.
How a UCSF Scientist Balances Elite Trail Running, Cancer Research
UCSF oncology scientist Paddy O'Leary won the 112th running of the Dipsea Race, the country's oldest trail race, on June 11. We caught up with him to learn more about his running, work and what drives him.
Oakland Initiative Expands Mental Health Care to California Youth
As mental health needs rise in California, the UCSF Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Portal (CAPP) helps educate and train primary care physicians and pediatrics to provide support to patients with psychiatric needs.
How School Health Clinics Help Students and Families Access Care
School-based clinics in Oakland provide comprehensive primary and mental health care to underserved students. Staffed by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, these clinics offer services from medical checkups to therapy, benefiting students' overall well-being and academic success.
Does Taxing Sugary Drinks Lead to Improved Health During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women have a lower risk of gestational diabetes and unhealthy weight gain in cities that tax sugary drinks, according to a first-of-its-kind study of more than 5 million women by UCSF.
Fitbit, Apple Watch Screening for Heart Arrhythmia Needs More Study
Promises from companies leap ahead of medical science in promoting the use of smartwatches to screen for heart rhythm disorders says UCSF’s Gregory Marcus.
