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Does a Headache Have to Be the Price for Drinking Red Wine?
Researchers offer a theory for why many people experience headaches as soon as 30 minutes after drinking red wine.
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U.S. Men Die 6 Years Before Women, as Life Expectancy Gap Widens
New research shows that in the U.S., the longevity gap between women and men has been widening for more than a decade, with women outliving men by an average of six years.
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Effects of Psychedelic Drugs Can Last for Days or Weeks, Research Finds
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New Care Model Delivers Hepatitis C Treatment to Most Vulnerable
UCSF researchers developed a new neighborhood-based model of care that brings medicine to people immediately after being diagnosed with hepatitis C.
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Neuroscientists to Reveal New Insights into Alzheimer's
UCSF experts to discuss amyloid therapies and dementia research at CTAD conference, addressing equity, novel treatments, and innovative studies.
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Can a Simple Fentanyl Test Curb San Francisco’s Overdose Crisis?
With fentanyl overdose deaths at an all-time high, a successful UCSF-funded pilot project to distribute fentanyl test strips is being expanded by California Gov. Gavin Newsome as part of his plan to address the crisis.
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Will a Pill Help New Moms Bounce Back from Postpartum Depression?
Zuranolone (Zurzuvae), the first pill for patients suffering from postpartum depression, is expected to be available by the end of 2023. Though it may relieve depressive symptoms, it has some drawbacks such as sedation and dangers in breastfeeding.
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MDMA’s Latest Trial Results Offer Hope for Patients with PTSD
A clinical trial showed that MDMA, the so-called psychedelic drug also known as "ecstasy" or "molly," can be a powerful new tool in treating people with moderate-to-severe PTSD.
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Sleep-Wake Therapy Gives New Hope for Teens with Depression
A new intervention may help “night owl” kids adjust to their natural sleep-cycle rhythms, fulfill their school responsibilities and avoid depression.
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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.
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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.
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Can’t Sleep? Try This Proven Alternative to Medication.
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Screen Time Linked with Developmental Delays in Toddlerhood, Study Finds
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Langley Porter Moves to UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center
UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital will welcome patients to a larger and modernized space on August 19 in UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center.
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It’s a Busy, Noisy, Bright World. For Some, Going Out Is Hard.
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Unhappy Family or Trauma in Youth Leads to Poor Health in Old Age
Adverse experiences early in childhood and early life have been linked to lifelong health consequences.
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UCSF Medical Center Is Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for 2023-24
UCSF Medical Center has been ranked among the country’s best hospitals in adult care in U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious Best Hospitals survey.
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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.
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We Have a Dopamine Problem
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Zuckerberg Hospital to Boost Mental Health Services for Kids
With the help of a $33.7 million state grant, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) and ZSFG plan to introduce new inpatient and outpatient mental health services for San Francisco youth.
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Can Neuroscience Help Stem the Tide of Teen Depression?
A new treatment approach draws on research into the unique teenage brain.
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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.
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How Citywide’s ‘Magic’ Supports Clients with Serious Mental Illness
In partnership with UCSF, Citywide Case Management supports vulnerable residents with mental illness in San Francisco, providing integrated care and essential services to transform lives and create paths to recovery.
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New Pediatric Mental Health Building Expands Care for Kids
With the help of philanthropic support, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland opened a new behavioral health clinic for children.
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Dark Moments on Golden Gate Bridge Led to Life Transforming Medical Procedure
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Sleep Phase Can Reduce Anxiety in People with PTSD
Sleep spindles, bursts of brain activity during NREM2 sleep, may regulate anxiety in PTSD, challenging recent studies. Non-invasive therapies could provide relief, such as prescription drugs or electrical brain stimulation. Sleep hygiene is also recommended to maximize the benefit of spindles after a stressful episode.
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Ibogaine Inspires New Treatments for Addiction and Depression
A traditional African psychedelic plant medicine called ibogaine is the blueprint for two new drug candidates that could treat addiction and depression.
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Body Dysmorphia in Boys and Men Can Fuel Muscle Obsession, Doctors Say
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What To Know About New Research on Coffee and Heart Risks