How Much Can You Safely Drink? Here’s What to Know
Cardiologist Gregory Marcus answers questions about how much alcohol consumption is actually harmful to us.
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UCSF Health Recognized for Treatment of Rare Kidney Stone Disease
The Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF) has accepted UCSF Health into its OHF Care Center Network recognizing the health system’s dedication to providing high-quality medical care, resources, and education for patients with primary hyperoxaluria (PH), which is a genetic, and often severe, kidney disease.
Mental Health and Poverty are Top Concerns for East Bay Residents
Alameda County community members have identified mental health issues, systemic inequities, and safety as top health challenges their children face, according to a triennial report by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
UCSF Leads Statewide Efforts to Improve Dementia Care, Diagnosis
A critical step in meeting the needs of the growing aging population is early recognition of cognitive decline. In California, women who live to be 65 or older have a one in four chance of developing any type of dementia and men have a one in six chance. Early detection may help slow progression of cognitive decline and improve quality of life for people living with the condition and their care partners.
How State Bans Increase Costs and Delay Abortion Care
People in states that have banned abortion were more than twice as likely to receive them later in pregnancy, according to a new study.