The advice from public health officials has been confusing, leaving us to decide whether a D.I.Y. mask is better than…
New UC Davis research suggests parents should limit screen media for preschoolers
New research says screen time for young children should be limited.
Individuals taking class of steroid medications at high risk for COVID-19
Individuals taking a class of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids for conditions such as asthma, allergies and arthritis on a routine…
Caring for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic
Scientists lay out guidelines and best practices for healthcare providers and family caregivers who are providing care for older adults…
Where in the brain does creativity come from? Evidence from jazz musicians
A new brain-imaging study has studied the brain activity of jazz guitarists during improvisation to show that creativity is, in…
New quantum technology could help diagnose and treat heart condition
The conductivity of living organs, such as the heart, could be imaged non-invasively using quantum technology, which has the potential…
A new mechanism triggering cell death and inflammation: A left turn that kills
Researchers describe their discovery of a new mechanism that could contribute to the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases. The scientists found…
Solving a medical mystery and changing CDC screenings for COVID-19
UC Davis Health physicians and medical staff detail the diagnosis and treatment for first known case of community transmission of…
Cells must age for muscles to regenerate in muscle-degenerating diseases
Exercise can only improve strength in muscle-degenerating diseases when a specific type of muscle cell ages, report researchers.
Discovery of new biomarker in blood could lead to early test for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers discovered that high blood levels of RNA produced by the PHGDH gene could serve as a biomarker for early…