A typical pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but for about 1 in 10 pregnant women labor begins too soon. Premature or preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn deaths worldwide. Yet doctors have struggled ...

UC San Francisco is honoring Chancellor Emeritus and Nobel Laureate J. Michael Bishop, MD, with a new campus gateway at Parnassus Heights that will bear his name. The tribute was announced during a ce...

A UCSF study that found people with serious depression had significantly improved symptoms when they switched to a diet consisting of less utlra-processed food.

Breast cancer often grows in tissue that is unusually dense. That's why clinicians flag women with this kind of breast tissue for follow-up after a mammogram.

What adults 50+ should know about the new heart disease warning and the steps they can take now to lower their risk.

A new clinical trial will screen for atrial fibrillation (AFib) using a blood pressure monitor with AFib detection technology with the goal to decrease time to AFib diagnosis in patients with high blo...

Before you spend thousands on a smart bed, experts say it’s worth knowing which features have evidence behind them — and which don’t.

“The public is being fed information about testosterone that is incomplete.” Two UCSF specialists bust the myths politicians and influencers won’t.

Using a video game involving bombs and treasure chests, researchers show how neural activity flickers between two regions of the frontal cortex when the brain weighs up a tricky decision.

San Francisco showed up to Melbourne a week ago, while L.A. blew into town 28 hours ahead of kickoff in an unconventional approach to the massive time difference.

The updated 2026-27 COVID-19 vaccine is now rolling out across California. What to know about where to get yours — and what’s covered by insurance.

Andrew Ko, who led UCSF's trials of daraxonrasib based on discovery science, tells what to know about the medicine, the science behind it and what it means for patients. . On the heels of the drug's F...

Long Covid saps the strength and vitality of patients, who have little recourse to fight it. A team of specialists—including an afflicted researcher working mostly from her bed—is looking for answers

UC San Francisco researchers have developed a new form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) that adjusts in real time as a person walks, helping improve gait and reduce falls in people with Parkinson’s dis...

The number of low and intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients undergoing active surveillance in place of aggressive treatment has tripled to quadrupled over the last 20 years.

A pair of new studies point to the role of early menopause and hormone treatment in cognitive decline, but more research is needed, experts say

The upsurge in Parkinson's cases has been described as reaching pandemic levels. Caroline Tanner, MD, PhD, discusses her research, which explains why cases are rising, and what we can do to reduce our...

The shots have been approved for people 65 and older, and for younger people with underlying conditions. Others may be able to get them off label.

UCSF is launching a national Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders that provides training and resources to providers, supported by a five-year grant from SAMHSA.

UCSF was one of the first trial sites for a novel mRNA cancer vaccine that is reporting exciting outcomes for preventing skin cancer recurrences.

UCSF is celebrating continued recognition for its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of its workforce.

From dog kisses to cat scratches, here’s what’s harmless—and what warrants a call to the doctor.

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor who treats older people shares the No. 1 thing her healthiest patients all have in common.

Local public health experts say Cyclospora outbreak unlikely to impact California

People are claiming online that toothbrushes may harbor germs capable of making you sick. Are such fears valid or overstated? Here's what to know.

No. 1 Adult Hospital in California (tied) and Among Top 10 Nationwide in 10 Specialty Areas, According to U.S. News & World Report

UCSF receives a special designation from Clean California.

The symptoms of cyclospora resemble other, more common stomach bugs, and many people will try to wait it out at home rather than seeking care.