The campus community is invited to an earthquake preparedness fair on Tuesday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Saunders Court on the UCSF Parnassus campus.

A 26-year-old woman describes what it was like to be treated for a stroke at UCSF Medical Center.

Doxazosin, a drug commonly prescribed to help improve urinary flow in men with enlarged prostates, increases the likelihood of heart failure by blocking specific receptors in heart muscle cells, according to a study conducted at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC).

UCSF's medical school advanced to fourth place for the quality of its research training and ranks 10th nationally in the quality of its primary care training, according to US News & World Report.

Nawang Sherpa, who was treated with a prosthetic leg at UCSF Medical Center, is again setting his sight to reaching new heights in mountain climbing.

Former banking executive Richard M. Rosenberg has been elected chair of the UCSF Foundation.

A trauma and foot and ankle specialist at San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center was honored for his humanitarian efforts.

The majority of studies suggesting that "moderate" drinking helps prevent heart disease may be flawed, according to an international research group.

UCSF experts in child development will be among those from around the city to participate in this Sunday's "See Me" family festival at San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza.

US Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi was recognized last Friday for helping to make the difference between life and death, health and illness for thousands of children.