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UC San Diego Study Links Flavored Tobacco Bans to Lower Youth Vaping in California

Adoption of flavored tobacco bans appears to reduce youth e-cigarette use, highlighting potential benefits of broader policy implementation.

Should People over 75 Continue Colonoscopies?

UC San Diego researchers report that adults 75+ with a history of precancerous polyps are more likely to die from other health issues than colorectal cancer, indicating surveillance colonoscopies may be safely de‑emphasized for some seniors.

Why We Still Lack a Global Fitness Plan and How to Fix It

Physical activity is a powerful tool to keep people healthy and yet it remains a policy orphan. Public health expert Michael Pratt and his co-authors suggest a new model that makes physical activity a societal priority.

UC San Diego School of Medicine Ranked No. 4 Nationally for NIH Funding Among Public Institutions

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine ranked No. 4 among public institutions and No. 14 overall nationwide for NIH funding in 2025 as reported by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR).

Sanford Stem Cell Institute Brings Space Health Emphasis to Precision Medicine World Conference

Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD, director of UC San Diego’s Sanford Stem Cell Institute chaired a daylong RNA, stem cell- and gene-based therapies track at the Precision Medicine World Conference bringing a unique space-health perspective to the conference with three other institute directors..

HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ Nails How Hospital Cyberattacks Create Chaos

A hit medical drama is sparking questions about hospital cyberattacks. Two experts explain how these scenarios play out in real life — and what's at stake for patient care.