Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment by using a patient’s own T-cells to target tumors. However, they can cause rare but potentially fatal cardiac inflammation ...

UCSF researchers have discovered a way to identify deadly lung infections with improved accuracy by pairing AI with a unique ...

Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing abdominal pain, bloating, and digestive discomfort. Now, scientists at UC San ...

Clinicians may fail to recognize common side effects of drugs like gabapentin — which are frequently prescribed for nerve pain — leading them to prescribe unnecessary medications that cause yet more ...

Roughly a quarter of all cancerous tumors are caused by mutations in the KRAS gene, which fosters cell growth. For more than three decades, scientists believed these mutations were impervious to ...

Drinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat and can lead to stroke and heart failure. Doctors typically ...

In his 2025 State of the University address, UC San Francisco Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS, reflected on the pivotal moment UCSF faces as it ascends a curve of remarkable success — a critical ...

If you’re looking to reduce your chances of developing lung disease, say experts at UC San Francisco, then it may be smart to avoid inhaling cannabis. A new study in the Journal of General Internal ...

America has a misinformation problem. It’s in our news feeds, on our social media timelines, and at our kitchen tables. It’s driving wedges between friends and family — and sharp political divides.

As rates of depression and suicide in youth spike, experts are asking whether social media makes kids depressed — or whether depressed kids simply spend more time on social media? A new study provides ...

Psilocybin, a natural compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression and anxiety. UC San Francisco researchers wanted to know if it could be used to help Parkinson’s ...