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Children with Liver Disease Face Dramatically Higher Risk of Early Death

Health & Behavior

Researchers from UC San Diego found that children diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are at significantly increased risk of premature death and serious long-term health complications. The study, which followed 1,096 children over an average of 8.5 years.

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High Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Mortality in Colon Cancer Patients

Health & Behavior

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that individuals with colon cancer and a documented history of high cannabis use were more than 20 times more likely to die within five years of diagnosis compared to those without such a history.

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Using “Shallow Shadows” to Uncover Quantum Properties

Science & Environment

Traditional methods of looking into quantum systems often require immense resources. Research from UC San Diego have developed a new approach that allows scientists to extract essential information more efficiently and accurately.

Using “Shallow Shadows” to Uncover Quantum Properties

Young Adults Drive Historic Decline in Smoking

Health & Behavior

Cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults.

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Take a deeper look into the remarkable stories of our changemakers and community-builders, our cutting-edge research, and the global influence of UC San Diego.

Campus & Community

From exciting athletics programs and campus events, to our latest contributions to cutting-edge research—UC San Diego is a vibrant community of creators and innovators, making a positive impact both in San Diego and beyond.

Meet the Alumni Volunteers Building Community Beyond Campus

Profiles

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, UC San Diego is honoring alumni volunteers who are united by a deep commitment to giving back and a belief in the power of the Triton network.

UC San Diego Celebrates 60 Years of Its Unique College System

Student Life

Eight colleges. One great university. A vibrant panelist event with alumni, current students, faculty, and staff, marked the 60th anniversary of UC San Diego's distinctive undergraduate college system.

Advocating for Their Peers: Student-Driven Efforts to End Campus Food Insecurity

Student Life

There is a startling reality for many college students across the United States- they are struggling to afford food. However, there are efforts campus-wide to combat this challenge and fellow students are behind much of the outreach which is making a measurable impact.

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