September 12, 2022
The sociopolitical climate in the United States has taken its toll on the mental health of Latina mothers, according to research from UC San Diego. Findings show increased depression, anxiety and perceived stress in a border city and reduced coping resources in both a border and interior US city.
December 10, 2019
A recent study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that the presence of and search for meaning in life are important for health and well-being, though the relationships differ in adults younger and older than age 60.
April 17, 2020
The National Institutes of Health has renewed its commitment to the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, the largest long-term study of brain development and child health ever conducted in the United States. The awards to UC San Diego total just over $60 million.
October 7, 2014
…been honored by the New York City-based Brain & Behavior Research Foundation for their work studying the genetics, dysfunction and treatment of schizophrenia, a chronic and severe brain disorder affecting roughly 1 percent of the general population or approximately 3 million people.
December 6, 2022
Researchers from a broad range of fields at the University of California San Diego are making waves as they push the boundaries of science and medicine to develop groundbreaking, real-world solutions to longstanding health inequities.
February 27, 2019
Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have identified a clear group of characteristics that predict heightened risk for experiencing increased anxiety or worsening of mood that interferes with daily activities when using a smoking cessation drug.
February 2, 2023
From pandemics to health inequities, confronting future crises will look different — and that’s a good thing.
January 28, 2021
After analyzing the genomes of more 250,000 military veterans, researchers have identified 18 specific, fixed positions on chromosomes that appear associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. The findings may point to new therapeutic drug targets.
April 6, 2023
A new Triton Compassionate Response team has been created to support students in an equitable way by validating what they are going through, empowering them to be involved in their healthcare decisions and offering a pathway to wellness.
October 18, 2018
…Family Medicine and Public Health, participates in a health fair. Photo provided by UC San Diego Health Wertheim Family Foundation Pledges $25 Million Lead Gift to UC San Diego’s Public Health Initiative UC San Diego is also committing $25 million to the initiative, and hopes to raise an additional $50…
