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UC Davis Health is improving lives and transforming health care at home and around the globe. Learn more at: https://health.ucdavis.edu/
We're pleased to share that the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) has honored neuroscientist Maitreyee Wairagkar with the prestigious Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience!
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November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
We're pleased to share that the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) has honored neuroscientist Maitreyee Wairagkar with the prestigious Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience!
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Two people stand and smile with an award. A banner reads "Neuroscience 2025."
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Two people stand and smile with an award. A banner reads "Neuroscience 2025."
Gerald Hecox is beating bladder cancer without surgery, thanks to a clinical trial that changed everything. He recently completed the trial of a new drug delivery system called PLZ4-coated paclitaxel-loaded micelles (PPM). Image Description: Person stands on a golf course with a putter in hand.
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Gerald Hecox is beating bladder cancer without surgery, thanks to a clinical trial that changed everything. He recently completed the trial of a new drug delivery system called PLZ4-coated paclitaxel-loaded micelles (PPM). Image Description: Person stands on a golf course with a putter in hand.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs are increasingly becoming more common. As officials move to significantly expand access for people with diabetes and obesity, we're diving into the metabolic health impacts that go far beyond the scale. What you need to know about GLP-1s: health.ucdavis.edu/news/health-...
GLP-1 and health: Beyond weight loss in the Ozempic era
GLP-1 drugs influence more than the gut and the weight. Research shows that they impact the health of the heart, brain, bones and muscles.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
GLP-1 weight loss drugs are increasingly becoming more common. As officials move to significantly expand access for people with diabetes and obesity, we're diving into the metabolic health impacts that go far beyond the scale. What you need to know about GLP-1s: health.ucdavis.edu/news/health-...
Knee pain can make everyday life difficult. Walking, climbing stairs or even standing for long periods can become painful. But how do you know if it’s the right time for knee replacement surgery? Learn what to ask yourself & your doctor about the common procedure: health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
Do I need knee replacement surgery? Preparation, recovery, and more for this common procedure | Cultivating Health
An orthopaedic surgeon shares guidance about how to decide whether knee replacement surgery is the right choice for you, as well as what the procedure and recovery involve.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Knee pain can make everyday life difficult. Walking, climbing stairs or even standing for long periods can become painful. But how do you know if it’s the right time for knee replacement surgery? Learn what to ask yourself & your doctor about the common procedure: health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
A new study found that those who struggle with generalized anxiety disorder have lower levels of choline, an essential nutrient vital for brain functions like memory, mood regulation & muscle control. Learn about the study & what it means for anxiety research: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
Low choline levels in the brain associated with anxiety disorders
UC Davis Health researchers found that levels of choline, an essential nutrient, are about 8% lower in the brains of people with anxiety disorders.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A new study found that those who struggle with generalized anxiety disorder have lower levels of choline, an essential nutrient vital for brain functions like memory, mood regulation & muscle control. Learn about the study & what it means for anxiety research: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
We launched a portable ultrasound program that helps NICU providers assess critically ill newborns right at the bedside.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We launched a portable ultrasound program that helps NICU providers assess critically ill newborns right at the bedside.
More on how this tech is transforming care: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... Image Description:
A person is practicing ultrasound on an infant manikin placed on a table.
More on how this tech is transforming care: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... Image Description:
A person is practicing ultrasound on an infant manikin placed on a table.
How can someone who’s lost the gift of speech use brain signals to broadcast their voice again? Neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky dives into the world of connecting brains and machines on a recent Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman podcast episode: eagleman.com/podcast/what...
What happens when we marry brains to machines? with Sergey Stavisky
What is a brain-computer interface? How can a paralyzed person use her brain to control a robotic arm? How can someone who’s lost the gift of speech use brain signals to broadcast his voice a…
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October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
How can someone who’s lost the gift of speech use brain signals to broadcast their voice again? Neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky dives into the world of connecting brains and machines on a recent Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman podcast episode: eagleman.com/podcast/what...
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the country, and can happen to anyone at any age.
It's critical to recognize the signs: Remember the F.A.S.T. acronym to determine if someone is having a stroke. #WorldStrokeDay health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
It's critical to recognize the signs: Remember the F.A.S.T. acronym to determine if someone is having a stroke. #WorldStrokeDay health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
October 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the country, and can happen to anyone at any age.
It's critical to recognize the signs: Remember the F.A.S.T. acronym to determine if someone is having a stroke. #WorldStrokeDay health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
It's critical to recognize the signs: Remember the F.A.S.T. acronym to determine if someone is having a stroke. #WorldStrokeDay health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor. Family and community medicine physician Joshua Fenton answers the top 10 questions patients ask, from home remedies to when you might need an X-ray. #BackPain health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
Your top low back pain questions answered: Causes, symptoms and when you need to see a doctor | Cultivating Health
Family and community medicine doctor Joshua Fenton answered the top 8 questions patients ask about low back pain.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor. Family and community medicine physician Joshua Fenton answers the top 10 questions patients ask, from home remedies to when you might need an X-ray. #BackPain health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social radiologist and breast cancer survivor Elizabeth Morris explains new screening guidelines health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
Why women should start getting mammograms at age 40
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is spreading the word about new guidelines urging mammograms starting at age 40.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social radiologist and breast cancer survivor Elizabeth Morris explains new screening guidelines health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
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Mark brings to @ucdavishealth.bsky.social a deep experience in academic hospital systems. He has a proven record of collaborating with faculty and staff across medical and other disciplines to leverage the best that a comprehensive university like UC Davis has to offer.
Chancellor May Appoints Mark I. Rosenblatt as Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences at UC Davis @ucdavishealth.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...
UC Davis Chancellor May Appoints Mark I. Rosenblatt as Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences
UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May has appointed Mark I. Rosenblatt to the position of vice chancellor of human health sciences, overseeing UC Davis Health, which includes three hospitals: the nationally...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Mark brings to @ucdavishealth.bsky.social a deep experience in academic hospital systems. He has a proven record of collaborating with faculty and staff across medical and other disciplines to leverage the best that a comprehensive university like UC Davis has to offer.
Exercising with asthma can be scary, but staying active is essential for your health. Managing asthma early, before symptoms worsen, can help you stay healthy and safe.
Learn how you can manage coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath while exercising:
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Learn how you can manage coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath while exercising:
health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
Is it safe to exercise if I have asthma? | Cultivating Health
Asthma shouldn't stop you from exercising. Learn safe strategies, manage symptoms early, and explore pulmonary rehab to stay active and protect lung health.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Exercising with asthma can be scary, but staying active is essential for your health. Managing asthma early, before symptoms worsen, can help you stay healthy and safe.
Learn how you can manage coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath while exercising:
health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
Learn how you can manage coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath while exercising:
health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
A new clinical trial shows that shunt surgery can help older adults with hydrocephalus walk better and fall less. The study found that patients who received working shunts had improved mobility, balance and fewer falls.
Shunt surgery leads to fewer falls in older adults with hydrocephalus
A landmark study shows shunt surgery significantly improves walking and balance in older adults with hydrocephalus, offering hope and restoring independence.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A new clinical trial shows that shunt surgery can help older adults with hydrocephalus walk better and fall less. The study found that patients who received working shunts had improved mobility, balance and fewer falls.
NIH-funded research by Alyssa Weakley is transforming remote caregiving for patients with cognitive impairment, helping them stay home and connected.
Dr. Weakley explains how NIH cuts will impact the development of new treatments, cures and quality of life for all Americans.
Dr. Weakley explains how NIH cuts will impact the development of new treatments, cures and quality of life for all Americans.
October 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
NIH-funded research by Alyssa Weakley is transforming remote caregiving for patients with cognitive impairment, helping them stay home and connected.
Dr. Weakley explains how NIH cuts will impact the development of new treatments, cures and quality of life for all Americans.
Dr. Weakley explains how NIH cuts will impact the development of new treatments, cures and quality of life for all Americans.
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UC Davis receives federal grant to support research for medical and veterinary residents @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
UC Davis receives federal grant to support research for medical and veterinary residents
UC Davis has received the nation’s first federal R38 grant to boost training for residents in both internal medicine and veterinary medicine.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
UC Davis receives federal grant to support research for medical and veterinary residents @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
Leigh Ann Simmons works to connect families to resources that build resilience, strengthen communities and change lives. Without continued funding, trauma-informed programs could vanish, leaving families without support.
Learn more: www.ucdavis.edu/research/lab...
#FromLabsToLives
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#FromLabsToLives
October 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Leigh Ann Simmons works to connect families to resources that build resilience, strengthen communities and change lives. Without continued funding, trauma-informed programs could vanish, leaving families without support.
Learn more: www.ucdavis.edu/research/lab...
#FromLabsToLives
Learn more: www.ucdavis.edu/research/lab...
#FromLabsToLives
"Without federal funding, we're going to fail the people of California.”
Dr. Fred Meyers explains how federal funding is used to train the next generation of scientists and doctors, and the gaps that will be created if that funding is lost: www.ucdavis.edu/research/lab...
#FromLabsToLives
Dr. Fred Meyers explains how federal funding is used to train the next generation of scientists and doctors, and the gaps that will be created if that funding is lost: www.ucdavis.edu/research/lab...
#FromLabsToLives
October 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"Without federal funding, we're going to fail the people of California.”
Dr. Fred Meyers explains how federal funding is used to train the next generation of scientists and doctors, and the gaps that will be created if that funding is lost: www.ucdavis.edu/research/lab...
#FromLabsToLives
Dr. Fred Meyers explains how federal funding is used to train the next generation of scientists and doctors, and the gaps that will be created if that funding is lost: www.ucdavis.edu/research/lab...
#FromLabsToLives
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Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise. Learn about how UC Davis research improve lives by visiting ucdav.is/FLTL.
October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise. Learn about how UC Davis research improve lives by visiting ucdav.is/FLTL.
The @uofcalifornia.bsky.social just made Nobel history. In only 3 days, UC faculty and alumni earned 5 Nobel Prizes, including a world record: 4 faculty winners in a single year.
Explore the stories behind the prizes: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-wins...
Explore the stories behind the prizes: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-wins...
UC wins 5 Nobel Prizes in 3 days — and sets a new world record
These discoveries span decades and disciplines, but they all have one important thing in common: They’ve all relied on competitive funding from the federal government.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The @uofcalifornia.bsky.social just made Nobel history. In only 3 days, UC faculty and alumni earned 5 Nobel Prizes, including a world record: 4 faculty winners in a single year.
Explore the stories behind the prizes: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-wins...
Explore the stories behind the prizes: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-wins...
A new study shows how cells work together in feedback loops to keep levels steady, and why that matters for people with diabetes.
Understanding these systems could help prevent dangerous hypoglycemia. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
Understanding these systems could help prevent dangerous hypoglycemia. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
Newly recognized pathway could protect diabetics from hypoglycemia
A new study by the University of California, Davis, shows how cells work together to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A new study shows how cells work together in feedback loops to keep levels steady, and why that matters for people with diabetes.
Understanding these systems could help prevent dangerous hypoglycemia. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
Understanding these systems could help prevent dangerous hypoglycemia. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
What if cancer could be tricked into destroying itself? UC Davis scientists built a gene therapy that sneaks into virus-infected cancer cells and tells them to self-destruct. It targets Kaposi’s sarcoma and leaves healthy cells alone. @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
Genetic “Trojan horse” selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma
Cancer center researchers developed a safer, more targeted gene therapy to kill cancer cells linked to a common herpesvirus — potentially transforming treatment.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
What if cancer could be tricked into destroying itself? UC Davis scientists built a gene therapy that sneaks into virus-infected cancer cells and tells them to self-destruct. It targets Kaposi’s sarcoma and leaves healthy cells alone. @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
Psilocybin, a chemical compound found in 'magic mushrooms,' shows potential for treating mental health conditions. However, a new mouse study indicates it may pose significant risks during & after pregnancy. Read about the new research from
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Psilocybin increased postpartum anxiety and depressive symptoms in animal model
Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health conditions, but a new mouse study indicates it may pose risks during and after pregnancy.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Psilocybin, a chemical compound found in 'magic mushrooms,' shows potential for treating mental health conditions. However, a new mouse study indicates it may pose significant risks during & after pregnancy. Read about the new research from
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September is prostate cancer awareness month: UC Davis urologist Marc Dall'Era answers questions on detection and treatment @ucdavishealth.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
It is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the UC Davis cancer center is urging eligible patients to get screened.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
September is prostate cancer awareness month: UC Davis urologist Marc Dall'Era answers questions on detection and treatment @ucdavishealth.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
Our researchers have discovered that a natural molecule made by gut bacteria can reverse liver damage and repair the gut lining after aflatoxin exposure. The treatment may offer a non-toxic way to prevent and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
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UC Davis scientists find a microbial molecule that restores gut and liver health
Researchers have discovered a natural molecule made by gut bacteria that can reverse liver damage and repair the gut lining caused by toxic exposure.
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August 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Our researchers have discovered that a natural molecule made by gut bacteria can reverse liver damage and repair the gut lining after aflatoxin exposure. The treatment may offer a non-toxic way to prevent and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
More: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
More: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...