Overuse of selenium-heavy fertilizers creates airborne, lung-damaging particles.
UC San Francisco |
As mysterious coronavirus spreads, an infectious disease expert explains what you should know
Infectious disease expert Dr. Charles Chiu talks about the origins of the Wuhan virus and explains the public health risks.
UC Davis |
Zika vaccine protects fetus in pregnant monkeys
An experimental Zika vaccine shows promise for preventing mother-to-fetus transmission of the virus.
UC Office of the President |
UC statement on passing of Kaiser CEO Bernard J. Tyson
University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC Health’s Executive Vice President Dr. Carrie Byington issued a statement today (Nov. 10) following the passing of Bernard J. Tyson, CEO and chair of Kaiser Permanente.
UC Newsroom |
Three University of California physician organizations awarded top marks on quality, patient experience and cost
Three University of California physician groups were honored by the Integrated Healthcare Association with its prestigious ‘Excellence in Healthcare’ award.
UC Office of the President |
Dr. Carrie L. Byington takes the reins at UC Health
Dr. Carrie L. Byington started as executive vice president of UC Health today (Oct. 31). The University of California Board of Regents appointed Byington at its July meeting to lead the university’s health enterprise following a nationwide search.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |
Improving indoor air quality during wildfires
Indoor air scientists explain how to protect homes, schools, and other buildings from air pollution during wildfires.
UC Irvine via The Conversation |
Using stimulants to cram for exams ruins sleep and doesn't help test scores
Students looking to gain an academic edge by taking Adderall and other stimulants will find it backfires.
UC Davis |
A breath test for opioids
UC Davis and Lawrence Livermore Lab researchers have developed a new method for detecting opioids.
UC Berkeley |
Prenatal pesticide exposure linked to changes in teen’s brain activity
New study is one of the first to use advanced brain imaging to reveal how exposure to these chemicals changes the brain.
UC Office of the President |
Distinguished academic health science professional appointed as executive vice president for UC Health
The University of California Board of Regents approved today (July 18) Dr. Carrie L. Byington as the next executive vice president of UC Health, comprised of UC’s five academic medical centers, a community-based health system and 18 health professional schools.
UCSF |
California’s poison hotline helps 700 people a day answer one question — ‘Is it harmful?’
These doctors of pharmacy are also masters of poison, reassuring panicked families across the state.