An AirPod-Sized Wearable That Can Relieve Kids’ Gut Pain
A small device placed behind the ear targets the nervous system to help reduce pain and provide relief for kids with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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UCSF Rallies on Capitol Hill as Cuts to ‘Essential’ NIH Funds Debated
UCSF students and postdocs join advocates from around the country for the 2023 Rally for Medical Research to call on our nation’s policymakers to make funding for NIH a national priority and raise awareness about the importance of continued investment in medical research.
‘Wormnado’ Wiggles its Way to Win at Postdoc Slam
Laura Persson, PhD, wins the 2023 Postdoc Slam with her talk titled “The Wormnado: What a tiny worm can teach us about collective behavior.”
New COVID-19 Vaccines: Is it Worth the Shot?
Recommendations are in place for the updated COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
From AI to Cancer, Arc Institute Supports Curiosity-Driven Science at UCSF
Discoveries result from a mix of smarts, creativity, grit, collaboration, serendipity and time. But when scientists must constantly apply for funding, that last factor can be hard to come by. The Arc
How Does Smoking Tobacco and Cannabis Affect Depression Risk?
Using both cannabis and tobacco increases depression and anxiety risk, highlighting the need for integrated support, says UC San Francisco study.
Study Finds Significant Chemical Exposures in Women With Cancer
Researchers have found that people who developed breast, ovary, skin and uterine cancers have significantly higher levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in their bodies.
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones with the New RSV Vaccines
The FDA recently approved the world’s first vaccines to prevent RSV for infants and elderly adults.
Malnutrition Early in Life Sets Stage for Poor Growth and Death
Babies who experience malnutrition may also experience worse cognitive development and have higher chances of death.
Lancet Commission Calls for Renewed Global Response on TB
A new report from the Lancet Commission on tuberculosis releases recommendations, providing a path forward to turn the tide on this preventable, treatable and curable disease.
Are the Newest Weight Loss Drugs Too Good to be True?
Three injectable medications, Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro, are often taken as weight management drugs. UCSF health experts weigh in on the benefits and risks of taking the medications for obesity.
Holly Ingraham Honored for Mentoring Generation of UCSF Research Scientists
Holly Ingraham accepted the 2023 Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award at Mission Bay in August, 2023 after a career-long effort to empower her mentees and women in science.
How Norway is Helping to Restore Humanity Inside U.S. Prisons
An Oregon prison is testing a Norwegian-inspired approach to prison reform that’s designed to bring greater humanity to corrections and improve conditions for staff and prison residents. This includes reducing the use of solitary confinement.
