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New Therapy Outperforms Standard Treatment in Reducing Binge Eating Among Veterans

August 4, 2025

Researchers from UC San Diego found that a novel treatment called regulation of cues combined with behavioral weight loss (ROC+BWL) was more effective than standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing binge eating among Veterans with overweight or obesity.

New AI Tool Learns to Read Medical Images With Far Less Data

August 1, 2025

A new AI tool could make it much easier — and cheaper — for doctors and researchers to train medical imaging software, even when only a small number of patient scans are available. It could lead to faster, more affordable diagnostic tools, especially in hospitals and clinics with limited resources.

Gossip Can Be Good For You?

July 31, 2025

Eshin Jolly, assistant professor of psychology, explores how gossiping can be a valuable tool for social connection.

Weathering Change: Fewer Cold Fatalities, More Heat Emergencies in California

July 30, 2025

Rising temperatures in California are causing fewer cold-related deaths, outweighing heat-related deaths. However, hotter temperatures significantly increases emergency department visits – a previously overlooked consequence of climate change that could place greater burden on the healthcare system.

UC San Diego Health No. 1 in San Diego, Specialty Care Nationally Ranked

July 29, 2025

UC San Diego Health has once again secured the No. 1 ranking in San Diego, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" survey alongside top national rankings for nine specialties.

Cannabis Use Disorder Triples Risk of Oral Cancer

July 29, 2025

Cannabis use disorder is associated with a significantly higher risk of oral cancer, says new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine.

ALERTCalifornia Awarded 2025 Special Achievement in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by Esri

July 29, 2025

University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program was awarded a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award from Esri, for innovation in the field of GIS software and technology, geospatial analytics, and mapping.

Notes From Abroad: Learning Hits Different Out Here

July 29, 2025

When students take their studies abroad—swapping lecture halls for international classrooms, historic landmarks, outdoor laboratories and innovative workplaces—learning becomes an experience shaped by new people, places and perspectives.

New Malk Sunset Overlook at UC San Diego Offers Sweeping Pacific Views

July 29, 2025

UC San Diego has opened the Brian & Nancy Malk Sunset Overlook, complete with a viewing platform, benches, pathways and accessible parking off La Jolla Shores Drive in La Jolla.

Compassionate Communication Training Rebuilds Connection in a High-Stress Health Care Culture

July 29, 2025

The Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship at UC San Diego Health addresses the compassion crisis in health care through the arts, helping clinicians build trust and reduce burnout.
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