Rising temperatures in California are causing fewer cold-related deaths, outweighing heat-related deaths. However, hotter temperatures significantly increases emergency department visits – a previously overlooked consequence of climate change that could place greater burden on the healthcare system.
UC San Diego Health has once again secured the No. 1 ranking in San Diego, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" survey alongside top national rankings for nine specialties.
Cannabis use disorder is associated with a significantly higher risk of oral cancer, says new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine.
The Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship at UC San Diego Health addresses the compassion crisis in health care through the arts, helping clinicians build trust and reduce burnout.
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.
Menopause remains one of the most under-discussed stages of life, even though more than 1 million women in the U.S. experience this natural biological transition each year. Women's health experts designed a website to empower individuals to take charge of menopause.
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