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Human Chromosomes Evolved at Hyperspeed to Give Us Better Brains
How did humans evolve brains capable of complex language, civilization, and more? Scientists at UC San Francisco recently found that parts of our chromosomes have evolved at breakneck speeds to give us an edge in brain development compared to apes.
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Have an ACL or Achilles Injury? Your Turf Field Might be to Blame
Is artificial turf increasing your risk of injury? UCSF’s chief of the sports medicine and shoulder service Brian Feeley, MD, talks to us about mounting evidence that it does on the heels of his recent study.
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Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
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Paving the Way to Better Outcomes for Rotator Cuff Surgery
Brian T. Feeley, MD, FAOSS, UCSF orthopaedic surgeon and researcher, has been awarded the 2025 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). He was
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This New Treatment Can Adjust to Parkinson’s Symptoms in Real Time
The FDA has approved an adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) treatment for people with with Parkinson’s disease, making this groundbreaking technology available to people nationwide.
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UCSF Health to Serve Patients and Community During Strike
UCSF Health intends to continue regular operations, including emergency care, and expects to be able to maintain the majority of scheduled appointments and surgeries during upcoming strike action.
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Here’s the Real Concern When It Comes to Black Plastic
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UCSF Health Brings Specialty Care Close to Home on Peninsula
UCSF Health has opened the Peninsula Outpatient Center in downtown Burlingame to bring the health system’s world-class specialty and cancer care close to home with a fifth location on the Peninsula.
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How Common Is Illegal Drug Use Among People Who Are Homeless?
UCSF study finds that less than half of homeless individuals regularly use illicit drugs, with methamphetamines being more common than opioids, and many struggle to access treatment.
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Jumbled Proteins Paint a Bold Target on the Backs of Brain Tumors
UCSF scientists have found that some cancers, like brain cancer, make unique, jumbled proteins that make them stand out. These newly recognized cancer-specific proteins, or antigens, could speed the development of potent immunotherapies that recognize and attack hard-to-treat tumors.
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‘Healthy’ Vitamin B12 Levels Not Enough to Ward Off Neuro Decline
A study found that B12 requirements may be too low for some people, putting them at risk for cognitive decline.
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UCSF Ophthalmologist Named Editor-in-Chief of Academic Journal
Saras Ramanathan, MD, has been appointed as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Academic Ophthalmology (JAO). JAO is the official publication of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology
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How Artificial Intelligence is Fostering Human Connection in Health Care
AI has come to doctors’ office near you. With patients’ consent, physicians and patients across the country are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to note-take during visits to foster better discussions during visits, and help save time afterwards.
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International Stroke Conference Features UCSF Experts
Stroke experts from UCSF Health presented new research and clinical findings at the annual the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference (ISC25), the world’s premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease and brain health. This year’s meeting was held Feb. 5–7, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Could a Bacteria-Killing Virus Help Solve Antibiotic Resistance?
UCSF scientists are taking the first steps toward creating a new type of antibiotic that uses an unusual virus to defeat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Worst Flu Season in Years Swamps California: ‘Particularly Long and Difficult’
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‘An Attack on Science’: UC, California Fight Trump Cuts to NIH Health Research Funding
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Is U.S. Prepared for Bird Flu’s Spread in Humans? One Expert Has Concerns
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Can Scientists Throw a Wrench into Cancer’s Growth Gears?
UCSF scientists discover how cancer cells hijack the protein factory of the cell to churn out MYC protein, the driver of 70% of all cancers.
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Mission Bay Hospitals Celebrate 10 Years of Impact and Care
UCSF is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the facilities at UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, which was San Francisco’s first new hospital in 30 years.
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UCSF Health Named the Official Health Care Partner for SF Giants
The San Francisco Giants and UCSF Health are working together to improve the health of the Bay Area. As the official health care partner for the Giants, UCSF Health will provide care to the team’s players and staff, as well as to Oracle Park visitors and the surrounding community.
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How Hungry Fat Cells Could Someday Starve Cancer to Death
Scientists used implanted fat cells to gobble up available nutrients around cancer tumors, starving the tumors to death.
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Alarming Rise in Rates of Advanced Prostate Cancer in California
Rates of advanced prostate cancer in California rose significantly in the decade since doctors stopped routinely screening all men. A UCSF study reinforces the need for screening that can identify potentially fatal tumors without raising false alarms about ones that pose little threat.
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California Sees an ‘Alarming’ Rise in Advanced Prostate Cancer, UCSF Study Finds
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UCSF Medical Student Plans to Serve the World’s ‘Forgotten’ Patients
Jada is lauded for volunteering as part of UCSF’s Black Health Initiative to improve care and address health disparities in the Black community at the Booker T. Washington Community Clinic.
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Ask an Expert: Is H5N9 Bird Flu A Threat to Humans?
Several cases of the bird flu in humans have been reported in California's Central Valley in 2024. This Q&A explores how the virus spreads, how to prevent infection and whether this is something to be we need to actively protect against.
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Fake Pharmaceuticals Laced with Fentanyl Are a Global Health Crisis
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How a UCSF Scientist Helped Ban a Chemical Connected to Parkinson’s
A new EPA ban on TCE, a common industrial cleaning agent and contaminant, begins this year. UCSF’s Samuel Goldman, who led groundbreaking research to link TCE to Parkinson’s Disease, talks about the health risks.
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UCSF Health Advances Benioff Oakland Integration
In July 2025, all Benioff Oakland staff will transition to University of California employment, enabling more than 2,800 Oakland employees to participate in UC’s benefits plans and take advantage of resources available to UCSF and UCSF Health employees.
