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Here’s the Real Concern When It Comes to Black Plastic
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‘An Attack on Science’: UC, California Fight Trump Cuts to NIH Health Research Funding
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How a UCSF Scientist Helped Ban a Chemical Connected to Parkinson’s
A new EPA ban on TCE, a common industrial cleaning agent and contaminant, begins this year. UCSF’s Samuel Goldman, who led groundbreaking research to link TCE to Parkinson’s Disease, talks about the health risks.
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How Many Children Use TikTok Against the Rules? Most, Study Finds
High percentages of children under thirteen years old use social media apps that are meant for ages thirteen and over. Experts suggest parents model healthy behaviors to avoid health risks in children.
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William Carroll, DDS ’80: A Mentor for Generations of Trainees
“I’ve learned how incredibly impactful a great health care team can be – and how important a mentor can be,” says William Carroll, DDS ’80."
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Believe It or Not, 1 Vape has 20 Cigarettes Worth of Nicotine
Learn from an expert on how marketing shapes the use of flavored vapes, and and what it means for kids and teens.
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New Program Trains Data Scientists Who are Transforming Medicine
The UCSF/UC Berkeley Joint Program in Computational Precision Health (CPH) welcomes its second cohort of PhD students this fall. Students train concurrently in computer science and clinical or public health practice, uniting disciplines that are usually studied in isolation.
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California’s Bold Moves to Curb Fentanyl Deaths Leave Experts Urging for More
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UCSF Breaks Ground on Bakar Research and Academic Building
UCSF officially broke ground on the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Research and Academic Building on Sept. 28, which will house state-of-the-art research facilities, and will also serve as the new home for the UCSF School of Nursing.
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UC Regents Approve UCSF Proton Therapy Center for Cancer Care
The UC Board of Regents approved UCSF’s proposal to build a proton therapy facility as part of the redevelopment of the former Dogpatch Power Station, which will join only 45 other sites nationwide and will be the only facility to offer the leading-edge cancer therapy between Los Angeles and Seattle.
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How a Spike in Cancer Deaths Triggered a Life-Saving Partnership
Black men are more than twice as likely to die of prostate cancer than their white peers. An innovative community-based UCSF program is increasing screenings among San Francisco's Black communities.
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This Global Health Initiative Improves Patient Care in 13 Countries
Since 2020, the Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia has used research, education and advocacy to improve access to safe surgical, anesthetic and perioperative care in underserved areas of the U.S. and globally, as well as build a pipeline of care providers from diverse backgrounds.
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UCSF Dentistry Expands Community Education to Third-Year Students
For the 2024-2025 academic year, UCSF School of Dentistry extends its Community Based Clinical Education to third-year students, previously limited to fourth-year learners.
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Child-Parent Therapy Has Biological Benefits for Traumatized Kids
A UCSF-created child-parent therapy for trauma in kids under age 5 was found to slow down biological aging, which is tied to health benefits later in life.
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Gift Launches New UCSF Training Program for Jobs in Health Care
UCSF received its first philanthropic grant for workforce training and development. The $14M gift from Crankstart will train workers as medical assistants, radiology technologists, and practice coordinators; support training programs by outside partners; and establish an internal program to help connect them with jobs at UCSF Health and campus research projects.
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Strong Insurance Laws Help Kids Get Access to Mental Health Care
A study found that states with more comprehensive mental and behavioral health insurance policies and enforcement of those policies allows caregivers easier access to care for their children.
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Supreme Court’s Homelessness Ruling Could Compound the Problem
A Q&A with Margot Kushel, director of the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, in the wake of the Supreme Court decision that opens the door for cities and counties, including in California, to begin clearing homeless encampments and imposing penalties for violations.
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Study Finds Big Disparities in Stroke Services Across the U.S.
Hospitals in poor communities are significantly less likely to obtain certification for stroke services, which makes them unable to provide urgent, lifesaving treatment.
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UCSF AIDS Walk Teams Call for Donations to Support Those Living with HIV
AIDS Walk San Francisco and UC San Francisco continue to make a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS with a strong partnership, raising funds for HIV programs and research.
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New Study Shows Medication Abortion Without Ultrasound To Be Safe
Ultrasound is not necessary for medication abortion, and patients do equally well whether they are seen in person or via telehealth, and whether they receive their medication in person or through a mail order pharmacy.
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It’s Not Naïve, Treating Youth Violence as a Disease Gets Results
The Wraparound Project works to reduce youth violence in San Francisco schools. It provides mentorship and links clients to essential risk-reduction resources.
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What Does the Research Show About Safety and Mifepristone?
UCSF is a leader in research for women’s health and reproductive rights. Explore the latest news and research over access to abortion medication and care in light of the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Why Do Teens Have Sex Early? Family, Neighborhood Are Big Factors
Teens who come from close-knit neighborhoods and families are less likely to have sex at a young age, while teens’ schools have less influence on their sexual behavior.
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How Anti-Asian Hate is Worsening Older San Franciscans’ Health
Anti-Asian hate may be fueling isolation and poorer health among elderly San Francisco residents.
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Sending Abortion Pills Through the Mail is Timely and Effective
Research found that using a mail-order pharmacy to deliver abortion medication after an in-person assessment was both safe and effective, offering privacy, convenience, and accessibility.
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Say What? Microaggressions, Your Health and What To Do About Them
Faculty members Chase Anderson, MD, and Brittany Bryant, LCSW, help us understand what microaggressions are, what they look like, and what they mean for your mental health – and practical skills to deal with them, whether they’re directed at you or not.
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Like Riding a Bike: How to Start Biking to Work at UCSF
John Hamiga, a founding member of UCSF Bikes!, provides a step-by-step guide to starting a commuting adventure on two wheels.
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How to Bring Dignity to Disability Care? Put the Person First
Group homes with a designated family doctor are a great solution for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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Telehealth is as Safe as a Visit to the Clinic for Abortion Pills
Medication abortion can be delivered safely and effectively through telemedicine, according to new research that comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is about to hear a case that could severely restrict access to one of the two pills that are used to induce abortions.
