New research from UC San Diego and collaborators reveals hidden insights into the brain development process, showing that certain cells choose their eventual identity much sooner than expected.
Economic instability – including job loss, food insecurity, eviction and homelessness – is strongly associated with higher rates of violence among California adults, according to a new statewide survey led by the University of California San Diego.
After seeing her husband Alan “Al” Tarkington fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for five years, Stephanie Tarkington made it her goal to help other patients and families who are navigating the devastating disease. She has given $2 million to support ALS research at UC San Diego.
Adoption of flavored tobacco bans appears to reduce youth e-cigarette use, highlighting potential benefits of broader policy implementation.
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.
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.
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