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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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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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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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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How to Predict Developmental Differences in Kids with Heart Defects
New testing in maternal hyperoxia — giving extra oxygen to pregnant people — shows that prenatal interventions might yield better outcomes for babies with congenital heart disease.
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Signs of Dyslexia and Reading Troubles Can Be Spotted in Kindergarten — or Even Preschool
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UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Rank Among Nation’s Best for 2025-2026
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals tied again as the best in Northern California for pediatric care in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list.
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Radiation From Medical Scans Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Cancers in Kids
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Study Assesses Cancers in Children Exposed to Medical Imaging
A study led by UCSF and UC Davis concluded that radiation from medical imaging is associated with a higher risk of blood cancers in children.
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Danger: Pesticides Raise Death Risk 60% for Kids with Leukemia
A new study from UCSF is the first to show a statistically significant increased risk of death in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia exposed to any pesticide during or after pregnancy.
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Back to School Means Back to Headaches for Some Kids. Here’s What to Know.
A UCSF headache specialist discusses how to identify and treat children's headaches, emphasizing prevention and new approaches like virtual therapy.
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New Approach for Smarter, Safer Cancer Treatment
UCSF researchers studied personalized chemotherapy conditioning for children to maximize chemotherapy exposure for each child versus the current generalized dosage based on weight and age. Their approach reveals higher survival and lower recurrence rates.
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UCSF Trains One of Mexico’s First Specialists to Spot Kids’ Cancer in New Ways
A new grant paves the way for UCSF to train one of Mexico’s first molecular pediatric pathologists, providing access to better cancer detection and treatment for the thousands of children diagnosed with cancer in Mexico every year.
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10 Red Flags That #SkinnyTok Is Infecting Your Brain
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This is How to Cut Hospital Visits for Kids with Eating Disorders
A study finds that getting any amount of outpatient therapy after being hospitalized with eating disorders lowers the risk for re-hospitalization for youth on Medi-Cal.
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Mental Health and Poverty are Top Concerns for East Bay Residents
Alameda County community members have identified mental health issues, systemic inequities, and safety as top health challenges their children face, according to a triennial report by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
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Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds
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Toddler’s Brain Tumor Symptoms Subside Thanks to New Use of Epilepsy Laser Procedure
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Yes, Social Media Might Be Making Kids Depressed
Researchers found that as preteens used more social media, their depressive symptoms increased. Yet the reverse wasn’t true — a rise in depressive symptoms didn’t predict a later increase in social media use.
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New and Easier Way to Monitor Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Kids
This spring, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Walnut Creek Outpatient Cetner will become one of the only children's hospital on the West Coast to have an intestinal ultrasound (IUS) machine for children with IBD, making for a much better patient experience.
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How Do Neighborhoods Impact Children’s Chances of Surviving Leukemia?
A study established new neighborhood characteristics that lead to higher death rates in children with leukemia that can serve as intervention opportunities.
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Teens Go All In, Celebrating Under Prom Lights
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in Oakland and San Francisco celebrated prom events for their teenage patients with casino activities, photobooths, and raffles.
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What Is Tdap? Here’s What You Need To Know To Stay Protected Against Whooping Cough
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Popular CT Scans Could Account for 5% of All Cancer Cases A Year
CT scans may account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a new study that cautions against overusing and overdosing CTs.
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Transforming Pediatric Care: How UCSF Research Is Changing Lives
Thousands of people at UCSF work with the purpose of offering hope for the future of every child. Gabby, HT and Brooklyn are among the thousands whose lives have been changed by the research that springs from UCSF’s mission.
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The Unusual Layout of This Clinic Is Designed To Help Children With Chronic Pain
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Have an ACL or Achilles Injury? Your Turf Field Might be to Blame
Is artificial turf increasing your risk of injury? UCSF’s chief of the sports medicine and shoulder service Brian Feeley, MD, talks to us about mounting evidence that it does on the heels of his recent study.
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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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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.
