Do Hormones Explain Why Women Experience More Gut Pain?
UCSF researchers showed that estrogen can turn on pain signals in the gut, offering new insights into conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, especially for women.
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Does Estrogen Increase Chronic Gastrointestinal Pain?
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The Inspiring Story of World’s First All-Female Heart Transplant
In 2023, UCSF became the first to boast an all-female heart transplant team led by Amy Fiedler, MD, who featured in an iconic snap of the procedure that went viral, landing UCSF colleagues on national media. Since then, the photo has inspired other all-female teams to take selfies and share the picture, tagging Fielder and colleagues.
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UCSF Announces New Home for School of Dentistry at Mission Bay
UCSF has acquired two life sciences buildings next to its Mission Bay campus to create urgently needed space for a new home for the UCSF School of Dentistry, a leading-edge hub for interprofessional education, expanded research capacity, and increased access to high-quality dental care for the community.
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2025: Year in Review
In 2025, our UCSF people pushed boundaries in research, elevated excellence in education, and delivered compassionate care to patients across our community. See how far we've come in 2025 – and how much more is possible together.
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Wearable Tech Can Help Heart Surgery Patients Stick with Rehab
Nurse scientist Linda Park, PhD, uses NIH funding to study cardiac rehab and digital tools—like pedometers and apps—to motivate post-surgery patients and prevent health decline.
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Kids’ Behavioral Health Is a Growing Share of Family Health Costs
New research shows a jump in pediatric medical spending on behavioral health from 2011 to 2022, highlighting the urgent need to boost access and capacity for treatment.
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Tanning Bed Users Are at Higher Risk of Skin Cancer, Especially in Unusual Places
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UCSF Study Finds a Better Way to Screen for Breast Cancer
A study finds personalized breast cancer screening based on risk reduces advanced cancers and ensures safe, tailored mammogram frequency.
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UCSF Hospitals Awarded Top Honors for Quality and Safety
Three UCSF Health hospitals have been named to the Leapfrog list of Top Hospitals for safety and quality.
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A New Study Challenges the Way We Screen for Breast Cancer
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Indoor Tanning Makes Youthful Skin Much Older on a Genetic Level
A study shows that young people who use tanning beds have more skin mutations including cells known to lead to skin cancer.
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UCSF Health Earns Top National Recognition for Surgical Outcomes
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized UCSF Health for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2024.
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Improving Future Alzheimer’s Treatment by Guiding Today’s Breakthroughs
In the last few years, progress has been made in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease with a class of therapies called anti-amyloid antibodies (anti-Aβ). These monoclonal anti-Aβs are proteins made
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Can We Solve the Mystery Behind Cleft Lip and Palate in Infants?
UCSF’s Program in Craniofacial Biology (PCB) brings together researchers to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying craniofacial development and birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate. The program is one of the strongest in the U.S., with faculty conducting cutting-edge research on tissue formation, stem cells, and craniofacial anomalies.
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UCSF Launches Second Neonatal Transport to Reach the Bay and Beyond
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is expanding access to lifesaving care through a new, dedicated neonatal transport team based in Oakland. The new unit, in addition to the existing San Francisco unit, allows the hospitals to better serve patients coming in from referring hospitals from around the region.
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UCSF Health Named a Top Hospital for Maternity Care
UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center has again received the highest possible national rating of “high performing” for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report.
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Thirdhand Smoke: This Hidden Danger Puts Kids and Adults at Risk
Thirdhand smoke is toxic lingering tobacco residue on surfaces that harms children most. California's new AB455 mandates disclosure of this environmental hazard in real estate deals.
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With UCSF Health Urgent Care Centers, You’ve Got Options
UCSF Health provides urgent care services at sixteen convenient locations for patients to receive care for seasonal illnesses.
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‘Wicked: For Good’ Revives an Uncomfortable Debate About Bodies and Images
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Your Pain Meds’ Side Effects May Be Masquerading as Heart Failure
Matthew Growdon's study finds "prescription cascades" where drug side effects lead to unnecessary second prescriptions, causing further harm and costly hospitalizations.
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Long-Term HIV Control: Could this Combination Therapy Be the Key?
UCSF researchers have made strides toward an HIV cure, showing experimental immunotherapy can help control the virus without long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART). In a small study, 7 of 10 participants maintained low HIV levels after stopping medications, reprogramming their immune systems.
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Small Study Shows a Promising Path Toward HIV Cure
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The Big Problems With Microplastics
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Why a Foreign Language Sounds Like a Blur to Non-Native Ears
Scientists have thought that when we hear language, the brain processes it the same way, whether it's familiar or foreign. A new study reveals that exposure to a language changes how certain clusters of neurons respond to the familiar sounds. From those changes, we develop the understanding of syllables, words, and syntax.
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Some Children’s Tantrums Can Be Seen in the Brain, New Study Finds
New research shows how brain networks differ in neurodiverse children who are and aren't resilient in the face of sensory overload.
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Could This Precision Medicine Approach Help You Delay Dementia?
A UCSF-led study reveals combining genetic risk factors like APOE4 with cardiovascular risks such as high LDL, obesity, and hypertension can predict dementia likelihood. Lifestyle changes targeting modifiable risks may delay or prevent symptoms, offering hope for proactive dementia prevention strategies.
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Texting Helps UCSF Reach More Patients with Needed Care
Using a mix of outreach methods – texts, automated calls, and live phone calls – can improve follow-up care for discharged patients, especially hard-to-reach groups. UCSF Health’s study found this approach significantly boosts engagement and reduces disparities in care, particularly among African American patients.
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Improving Management and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer
Differentiated thyroid cancer is the most frequently diagnosed thyroid cancer in the U.S. Recently, the American Thyroid Association (ATA) released new practice guidelines for Differentiated thyroid
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New Healthy, Hopeful, Care Guidelines for Pregnant Women with IBD
Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face increased pregnancy risks, often leading to confusion and fear. UCSF’s PIANO study and global guidelines highlight safe medication use, debunk myths, and improve care.
