50 percent of treatments could have been avoided, researchers find.
UC Health statement regarding federal plans to escalate ICE raids
The Trump Administration recently announced plans to increase enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and accelerate deportations of undocumented individuals. The five medical centers of the University of California join other public safety-net hospitals in opposing these harmful actions.
ADHD: Could dogs be the answer?
Therapy dogs can help reduce symptoms in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Breakthrough device translates brain activity into speech
It could one day restore the voices of those who have lost the ability to speak due to neurological damage.
Air pollution impacts childhood development, study shows
Children who live near major roads are at higher risk for developmental delays because of traffic-related pollutants.
Dragging? Blame the ‘time pollution’ of springing forward
The body doesn't take kindly to time change.
The buzz about a malaria prevention drug
Half a million tests and many mosquitoes later, reserarchers are zeroing in on compounds that could prevent the disease.
Depression, anxiety may take same toll on health as smoking and obesity
Arthritis, heart disease, stroke — but not cancer — are strongly swayed by psychological status, study finds.
Chronically anxious? Deep sleep may take the edge off
Extreme angst is on the rise, especially among teens and millennials. Deep restorative sleep can help.
Adequate consumption of ‘longevity’ vitamins could prolong healthy aging
Most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals that promote longevity.
Now you just need to remember to exercise!
Even mild physical activity immediately improves memory function.
A new spinal cord injury treatment is getting patients back on their feet
Patients are recovering from injuries that were once believed to be irreversible.