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UC San Diego Researcher Wins $5.6M NIH Avant Garde Award to Prevent HIV, Hepatitis C and Overdose

June 23, 2026

Innovative project will use AI-powered “digital twins” to help public health agencies better prevent HIV, hepatitis C and overdose among people who use drugs.

UC San Diego Study Tracks Shifting US Smoking Norms Over 30 Years

June 17, 2026

Using data from 1.5 million respondents in the Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey, researchers created a “Willingness to Restrict Smoking” (WTRS) scale that captures how strongly people believe smoking should be restricted in public settings.

Gene Therapy Approach Reduces Muscle Spasticity After Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

June 9, 2026

New research suggests that a single administration of spinal segment-targeted gene therapy may provide a long-lasting strategy for reducing muscle spasticity caused by spinal cord injury and potentially other neurological conditions associated with abnormal muscle tone.

US Overdose Deaths Dropped in 2024 Amid Uneven Progress, Study Finds

June 2, 2026

U.S. overdose death rates declined between 2023 and 2024, marking the first recorded drop in all four waves of the nation’s overdose crisis. However, overdose deaths involving stimulants without fentanyl, and xylazine-related deaths, continue to rise and racial disparities remain severe.

UC San Diego Study Uncovers Molecular “Shield” Behind Cancer Immunotherapy Resistance

June 1, 2026

UC San Diego researchers discovered that blocking microRNA-25 reshapes the tumor immune environment and improves responses to cancer immunotherapy.

Sex Differences in Dementia Risks Reveal Stronger Cognitive Impacts in Women

May 20, 2026

Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that women not only experience a higher burden of certain modifiable dementia risk factors, but also appear more vulnerable to their effects on cognitive function.

Leucovorin Prescriptions for Children with Autism Surged After Public Attention

May 18, 2026

National study found use of the drug rose sharply following major media coverage and later White House promotion, despite limited large-scale evidence for autism treatment.

Poor Sleep Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Women

May 18, 2026

Sleep complaints may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease risk in older women. Sleep complaints may serve as a low-cost, early warning sign of Alzheimer’s risk and a potential target for prevention efforts.

Teens View Cannabis as Less Harmful Than Alcohol, Vapes and Cigarettes

May 6, 2026

Adolescents in California consistently perceive cannabis as less harmful than other commonly used substances, according to a new study analyzing data from two large statewide school surveys.
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