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Extended Paxlovid May Help Some People with Long COVID
An extended course of Paxlovid appears to help some patients with long COVID, according to a study by UCSF researchers that suggests this treatment option holds promise for some of those struggling with lasting symptoms.
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UCSF-led Study Aims to Improve Treatment of Painful Skin Disease
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that disproportionately affects women and people of color. It begins in adolescence and can be debilitating, negatively impacting
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Illuminating Health
Join experts from the UCSF School of Nursing as they delve into topics like postpartum depression, the healing power of music, and new ways to manage diabetes.
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Elena: The Courage in Being Human
When she was only 11, Elena Sweet received a life-altering diagnosis: a rare bone cancer. But through sheer resilience, creativity, and deep connections, this remarkable UCSF patient triumphed over adversity.
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Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood
In this decade-long study of adoption, UCSF sociologist Gretchen Sisson, PhD, sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of mothers who put their infants up for adoption.
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William Carroll, DDS ’80: A Mentor for Generations of Trainees
“I’ve learned how incredibly impactful a great health care team can be – and how important a mentor can be,” says William Carroll, DDS ’80."
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Living My Most Joyful Chapter
Since moving to San Francisco and joining UCSF, I’ve finally felt comfortable and safe expressing my true self.
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Why Some People Can Get Away With Only a Little Sleep Every Night
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Five Questions for Nicholas Holmes
The new president of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals shares what he's most excited about.
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10 Ways UCSF Is Exploring the Gut
Scientists at UCSF are studying the gastrointestinal tract to unlock the healing secrets of our trillions of gut microbes.
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Scientists Take First Steps Toward Growing Organs from Scratch
Researchers from UC San Francisco and Cedars-Sinai have developed a new way to prompt stem cells to form specific organs. It sets the stage for growing human organs from scratch – a long-time goal of regenerative medicine.
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What’s the Truth About Healing from (or Preventing) Injuries?
Common advice can be spot-on or flat-out false, so we asked physical therapy experts.
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How Do I Prepare Today for Healthy Aging Tomorrow?
UCSF experts share how to plan for a vibrant future as we age.
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Microplastics in the Air May Be Leading to Lung and Colon Cancers
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What Bold Steps Are Needed to Lead UCSF into a New Era?
One key is a building designed by scientists for scientists, says Catherine Lucey, MD, UCSF’s executive vice chancellor and provost.
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Nurse’s Historic Swim
Last May, Amy Appelhans Gubser, a nurse at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, swam 29.7 miles in frigid waters with no wetsuit from the Golden Gate Bridge westward to the Farallon Islands. She was the first ever to complete this feat.
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Health Hazards on the Rise
The trending risks you may not know about.
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The Future of Neuroscience: Building a Silicon Brain
A digital twin of a human mind? It isn’t science fiction.
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How HIV Changed Medicine Forever
The quest to defeat HIV/AIDS didn’t just turn a deadly virus into a manageable condition. It transformed science and health care.
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On the Origin of Diseases
Insights from human evolution could change how we understand and treat illness.
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UCSF Hospitals Receive Top Hospital Award for Quality, Safety
UCSF Health’s hospitals at Parnassus Heights, Mission Bay and Mount Zion received the 2024 Top Hospital award from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that sets standards for health care safety and quality.
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Medication Abortions May Be More Painful Than Women Expect, Study Finds
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Queer UCSF Digital Producer Driven to Expand ‘Understanding of Identity’
The GRLN policy empowers individuals like Jonathan, promoting inclusivity and impacting personal lives.
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Feel Left Behind by Digital Health Tools? You’re Not Alone
New study finds that, among many factors, speaking Spanish is the most likely to result in lower scores on self-reported ability to navigate digital health tools such as patient portals.
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State Approves UCSF Reading Screener in CA Public Schools
California officials have picked a UC San Francisco-created tool as one that public schools can use to spot early signs of reading problems including dyslexia. State law requires all California
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Can AI Improve Diagnosis of Rare Diseases?
Researchers at UCSF and UCLA created an AI algorithm to analyze health records, identify patterns and flag potential AHP patients, aiming to enhance diagnosis of rare diseases.
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Believe It or Not, 1 Vape has 20 Cigarettes Worth of Nicotine
Learn from an expert on how marketing shapes the use of flavored vapes, and and what it means for kids and teens.
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Oldest Human DNA Reveals Lost Branch of the Human Family Tree
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How We Could Test for Unhealthy Alcohol Use Before It’s Too Late
Excessive drinking can damage the liver. Yet, unlike obesity or high cholesterol, clinicians only screen for alcohol use by asking their patients how much they drink. Turns out that method is not
