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Can Scientists Throw a Wrench into Cancer’s Growth Gears?
UCSF scientists discover how cancer cells hijack the protein factory of the cell to churn out MYC protein, the driver of 70% of all cancers.
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Mission Bay Hospitals Celebrate 10 Years of Impact and Care
UCSF is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the facilities at UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, which was San Francisco’s first new hospital in 30 years.
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UCSF Health Named the Official Health Care Partner for SF Giants
The San Francisco Giants and UCSF Health are working together to improve the health of the Bay Area. As the official health care partner for the Giants, UCSF Health will provide care to the team’s players and staff, as well as to Oracle Park visitors and the surrounding community.
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How Hungry Fat Cells Could Someday Starve Cancer to Death
Scientists used implanted fat cells to gobble up available nutrients around cancer tumors, starving the tumors to death.
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Alarming Rise in Rates of Advanced Prostate Cancer in California
Rates of advanced prostate cancer in California rose significantly in the decade since doctors stopped routinely screening all men. A UCSF study reinforces the need for screening that can identify potentially fatal tumors without raising false alarms about ones that pose little threat.
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California Sees an ‘Alarming’ Rise in Advanced Prostate Cancer, UCSF Study Finds
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UCSF Medical Student Plans to Serve the World’s ‘Forgotten’ Patients
Jada is lauded for volunteering as part of UCSF’s Black Health Initiative to improve care and address health disparities in the Black community at the Booker T. Washington Community Clinic.
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Ask an Expert: Is H5N9 Bird Flu A Threat to Humans?
Several cases of the bird flu in humans have been reported in California's Central Valley in 2024. This Q&A explores how the virus spreads, how to prevent infection and whether this is something to be we need to actively protect against.
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Fake Pharmaceuticals Laced with Fentanyl Are a Global Health Crisis
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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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UCSF Health Advances Benioff Oakland Integration
In July 2025, all Benioff Oakland staff will transition to University of California employment, enabling more than 2,800 Oakland employees to participate in UC’s benefits plans and take advantage of resources available to UCSF and UCSF Health employees.
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Delayed REM Sleep Could Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
Delayed REM sleep was found to be linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk. Healthy sleep habits and treatments may help mitigate risks.
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Doctors Test a New Way to Help People Quit Fentanyl
During COVID-19, researchers found that low-dose buprenorphine initiation for fentanyl users was largely unsuccessful, with repeated attempts also failing.
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Boiling Won’t Help. Explaining the Palisades and Altadena ‘Do Not Use’ Water Alerts
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Bay Area Health Experts React to Trump Administration’s Pause on FDA, CDC Communications
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Could Brain Aging Be Mom’s Fault?
Researchers found that female mice using only maternal X chromosomes showed faster cognitive decline, which could help explain the variation in brain aging between the sexes.
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Felix Feng, Giant in the Field of Prostate Cancer, Dies at 48
Renowned radiation oncologist Felix Y. Feng, MD, passed away from cancer on Dec. 10, 2024, at the age of 48.
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Pioneering HIV Researcher Donates ‘Important’ Career Collection to UCSF
UCSF to archive Dr. Jay Levy’s HIV discovery notes: 70 cartons of handwritten records, photos, and correspondence.
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What’s Behind Preterm Birth? Scientists Just Found a Big Clue
Scientists discover how cells in the uterus keep track of pregnancy to ensure an on-time delivery.
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Could We Ever Regrow Our Adult Teeth?
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Researchers Working To Make Pulse Oximeters Work Better on All Skin Colors
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I’m a Stroke Doctor. Here’s How I Reduce My Own Risk
In a Q&A, neurologist Lauren Patrick describes stroke risks and mitigation, along with personal exercise and diet changes she’s made to help prevent lower her own risk of stroke.
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Mental Health Portal for Kids and Young Adults Expands Statewide
A portal for primary care providers to access mental health consultation for their pediatric patients is expanding statewide. The new expansion will make it available for a far greater number of providers and patients.
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Ferry Service at Mission Bay: When You’ll Benefit From a New Commute Option
A new all-electric ferry to Mission Bay launches in 2027, supported by a $55M EPA grant, aiding UCSF commuters and patients.
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For Women With MS, Mobility Takes Step Backward at Menopause
A new study found that menopause can speed up the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), affecting mobility and cognitive ability.
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Can Employees Benefit from a Digital Mindfulness Program?
As little as five minutes of mindfulness meditation a day may help reduce work-related stress, even when done through self-guided smartphone apps.
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Is Drinking Alcohol Ever Good for You? Here’s What the Science Says.
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Chronic Pain Is a Hidden Epidemic. It’s Time for a Revolution.
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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.