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.
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Synergistic Treatment Approach Supercharges Cancer Immunotherapy
July 28, 2025
A precise timing of existing treatments could significantly improve treatment outcomes for one of the most aggressive cancers, suggests new research from researchers at UC San Diego.
Survey: A Third of Californians Use Cannabis, But Many Don’t Know the Risks
July 7, 2025
A new landmark survey of more than 5,000 Californians found that while over a third of Californians use cannabis and the majority use it for symptom relief, most do not consult with their doctor for advice on cannabis use or its impacts.
$5M in State Funding to Support UC San Diego Bachelor of Science Program in South County
July 3, 2025
Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) announced today that he secured $5 million in state funding to the University of California San Diego to provide a collaborative public health degree with Southwestern College.
MaddieBio: How a Father’s Love Drives Cutting-Edge Science
June 26, 2025
When doctors didn’t have the answers he needed for his daughter, Gavenraj Sodhi found them himself; UC San Diego was there to help.
From Breakthrough Discovery to Lifesaving Treatment: UC San Diego’s Impact on Stroke Care
June 24, 2025
University of California San Diego, with the support of the National Institutes of Health, was instrumental in discovering and testing a paradigm-shifting stroke medication.
CBD Might Help Children with Autism, but More Research Needed
June 23, 2025
CBD, a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis, may be a valuable strategy to help children with autism, says new research from the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at UC San Diego.
More Smokers Quit After Big Hike in California Tobacco Tax
June 18, 2025
Public Health researchers from UC San Diego have found that a 2016 increase in California's tobacco tax led to more people quitting.
Cutting-Edge Technology Expands Dictionary of Human Metabolism
June 10, 2025
Researchers at UC San Diego are using state-of-the-art science to translate the hidden language of human metabolism.
