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Causes of Liver Cancer are Changing Around the World: Some Up, Some Down

UC San Diego researchers report that the causes and death rates of liver cancer are changing around the world.

Study Suggests Menthol Cigarettes Increase Youth Smoking, Nicotine Addiction

Menthol cigarettes increase youth smoking and nicotine addiction report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

Broad Spectrum of Autism Depends on Spectrum of Genetic Factors

UC San Diego researchers report significant progress in understanding how the combined effects of rare mutations and common genetic variation in determining whether a child will develop ASD and its consequential effects.

Graphic Warnings on Cigarette Labels Led Smokers to Hide Packs

Graphic warning labels led smokers to hide their packs but not change other smoking behaviors according to report by University of California San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science researchers.

Study Continues Assessment of Cognition and Decline in Aging Latinos

Researchers at UC San Diego have received a $25.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Institute on Aging to continue the Study of Latinos-Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging, a 12-year assessment of cognitive and brain aging and impairment among aging Latinos.

Study Evaluates How to Eliminate Telemedicine’s Virtual Waiting Room

UC San Diego Health conducted a 10-week study to evaluate how text messaging a link to patients when their doctor is ready provides a way to connect patients and doctors without relying on the virtual waiting room.