Researchers are testing “smart” nanoparticles that can find tumors, attach to them and deliver cancer‑fighting treatment right where it’s needed. A new NIH grant is helping move this breakthrough closer to patients. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... #LabstoLives @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social

Dr. Ankit Sarin spoke with ABC10 about the rise in colon cancer in younger adults after the recent death of actor James Van Der Beek. Learn more about the symptoms you shouldn't ignore: www.abc10.com/article/news...

New @ucdavis.bsky.social, @ucdavismind.bsky.social and @uclahealth.org research finds that intense wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy may be linked to a higher likelihood of autism. The strongest associations appear with the heaviest smoke. More here: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

More than 10 million adults in the United States live with AFib. Our Electrophysiology team is responding with safer and more precise care, from catheter and pulsed field ablation to AI‑driven risk prediction. Learn how early care can save lives: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

“'I think buyback programs are effective in mobilizing communities and changing the views of firearms in communities,' Wintemute said. "Wintemute said these efforts often open the door to other strategies that can have a bigger and bolder impact." www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Learn how @ucdavis.bsky.social AI research is transforming healthcare in Chancellor Gary S. May's latest column. @chancellormay.bsky.social @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/chancel...

We are proud to share that Sergey Stavisky and David Brandman made the 2026 TIME100 Health List for a breakthrough that helped a person with ALS speak again! health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... Image: Sergey and David stand in professional attire, smiling at the camera. @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social

We are proud to be the first in the region to have a new radiation oncology technology available at @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social! Image: A group of people stands in front of a large Radixact radiotherapy machine. They are holding a long blue ribbon. One person is holding ceremonial scissors.

Today is National #WearRedDay. It's more than just a color; it's a movement to bring awareness to women's cardiovascular health. Learn more about the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack in women: health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva... Image: Women stand on a staircase in the shape of a heart.

Does “no pain, no gain” really apply to exercise? Professor Keith Baar @ucdavis.bsky.social explains why soreness isn’t always a sign of progress and how real muscle gains happen as your body adapts to exercise over time. Video: Keith Baar demonstrates a strength training exercise in the gym.

The birds are back in town: Peregrine falcons return to @ucdavishealth.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Our researchers are leading a first-of-its-kind heart failure clinical trial that tests a minimally invasive procedure to reduce pressure in the heart. We are the only site in the Sacramento region offering this option. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... Image: Five people in scrubs hold a banner.

Check out our reviews on "Translating cardiovascular ion channel and Ca signalling mechanisms into therapeutic insights". Massive effort from junior investigators, emerging researchers & other leaders in the cardiovascular field. @ucdavis.bsky.social doi.org/10.1113/JP29...

Whether you're new to the gym or looking for a simple strength routine to improve your health, molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar, Ph.D., demonstrates 3 foundational strength exercises using common gym machines and explains how to perform them safely and effectively. youtu.be/Bj_LahW_y6o?...

We’re honored to be named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs! Image description: Cardiologist Jeffrey Southard with a smiling patient in front of a blurred hospital background.

Our Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program is now a fully approved California Children’s Services (CCS) Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Center! We actively sought the designation to help support pediatric patients in need of complex care.

Garen Wintemute, ER physician and director of the @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social, was recently featured in a new documentary from @kcranews.bsky.social: "Liberty and Limits: Guns in California." Image: Garen Wintemute, wearing blue medical scrubs and a stethoscope, stands in a hospital hallway.

A new multi-institutional study led by @ucdavis.bsky.social found that more trees in a neighborhood were linked to a 4% lower risk of #cardiovascular disease. Image: An empty street with trees on both sides.

“We are so pleased to be able to bring our care closer to home for pediatric patients in the Folsom area,” said Nandalike, who is chief of pediatric pulmonology at UC Davis Health. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Our KOA Family Study was featured in @usnews.com for its approach to whole health. In 2023, we launched a holistic program designed to help patients improve their health by focusing on more than just calories. health.usnews.com/health-care/...

Big news for innovation in regenerative medicine and #AI. Our researchers received a $2.8 million NIH grant to develop an AI-based digital pathology tool that could change how we study chronic inflammation. @ucdavis.bsky.social @uofcalifornia.bsky.social

A new study across six U.S. pediatric trauma centers, including UC Davis Health Department of Emergency Medicine, explored whether clinical prediction tools for head and abdominal injuries help reduce disparities in emergency care. Image: A view of the UC Davis Health hospital entrance.

We are excited to unveil a new advanced CT scanner that will take cancer detection to the next level by delivering sharper images at lower radiation exposure. Learn how the new scanner will improve patient care: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... Image: A patient lies in front of a CT scanner.

A safety study tested an AI-powered electrocardiogram (ECG) model to assess its ability to detect severe heart attacks. Image: "Doctors are using AI to help detect severe heart attacks faster. A new study led by UC Davis Health shows promising results for emergency care."

Doctors’ visits for flu-like symptoms — fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue and body aches — have hit the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the CDC, and are likely to continue to rise. At least 5,000 people have died this season, including 9 children. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Kitten’s brain surgery at UC Davis could transform care for human patients @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

As the colder weather brings brighter mornings and darker nights, it’s normal not to feel like yourself. Psychologist Gloria Petruzzelli recently spoke with Abridged to discuss seasonal affective disorder. www.abridged.org/news/tips-to...

Fevers in babies and toddlers can be scary, but how high is too high, and when is medical care really needed? Dr. Lena van der List, a pediatrician with UC Davis Children's Hospital, explains what parents need to know about fever in infants and young children. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb0t...

Are ultramarathoners built differently? Director of Sports Medicine Dr. Brandee Waite answers that question on Science Friday's @scifri.bsky.social recent episode. www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/sci...

“It was an immediate fix." Nurse Hannah Polach knew something was wrong when she would wake up with numbness and tingling in her arms. An MRI revealed degenerative disc disease, causing herniations and nerve root compression. Image: Hannah Polach sits in a hospital bed wearing a hospital gown.

New year, new goals? If exercising more is on your resolution list, you’re not alone. Try adding resistance training to your workout routine. Professor of molecular exercise physiology Keith Baar shares helpful tips to get you started at the gym. health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...

The Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) just awarded 24 grants totaling more than $2 million to @ucdavischildren.bsky.social clinicians and researchers. Thank you for investing in the future of our kids’ health! Image: A child is standing against a white background with both arms raised.

2025 was a great year for our health system! To recap, here are some of our top highlights from the year. Image: A UC Davis Health tent with employees in front of it with text that reads 'Year in Review 2025.'

Norovirus, the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the country, is on the rise as the holiday season approaches. Learn more about how you can keep yourself and your family healthy this holiday season: health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...

Promising news for patients with the rare liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis: Our study found that a new monoclonal antibody is safe and shows potential to slow disease progression. Learn more: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

After retiring, Hilary Vos and her husband were ready to travel and enjoy life, but knee pain was holding her back. Her bones were rubbing directly and painfully against each other. Image: Hilary Vos and her pug, Polo, enjoy walks in their East Sacramento neighborhood.

Andy and Nick Wright made history this year as the first living donor liver transplant at the UC Davis Transplant Center. This life-saving procedure not only gave Andy a second chance but also showcased the power of family and medical innovation. Image: 2 people stand side by side in a hospital.

Genetic testing saves lives but many don’t know they carry an inherited cancer risk. A @ucdavishealth.bsky.social led study looks at why Latina women are less likely to get genetic testing health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

We're launching a new study focused on Latina breast cancer survivors, who are often diagnosed with breast cancer at later stages in life and are less likely to seek genetic testing than non-Hispanic white women. Image: Two people sit in a modern room.

We’re thrilled to share that Jacqueline Stocking, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N., has been honored with the Marriott-Carlson Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Air Medical Services! Image: 4 people stand on a stage in front of a dark purple curtain.

Hepatitis B can cause lifelong illness if contracted at birth. Experts strongly recommend vaccinating babies early. UC Davis Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Dean Blumberg explains the importance of early protection and debunks common myths: health.ucdavis.edu/insideout/ne...

Our Remote Patient Monitoring program for hypertension has been named one of @popsci.com Top 50 Greatest Inventions of 2025! This innovative program helps patients manage chronic conditions from home, improving care and reducing hospital visits. Learn more: www.popsci.com/gear/best-of...

“About 1 in 8 adult Americans has already used GLP-1 drugs. That is 41 million Americans,” said Kim Fisher, director of programs at The UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH). Image: “Here’s what we’re learning beyond just weight loss. 41 million Americans have used GLP-1 drugs.”

Great way to start the final month of the year with the publication of this collaborative work on how dopamine regulates L-type channels in #neurons. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... And we got the cover!!! @ucdavis.bsky.social, @ucdavishealth.bsky.social

One person has died and hospitals throughout California have seen a rise in hospitalizations after people have eaten dangerous poisonous mushrooms, like the toxic death cap. Image Description: Three mushrooms surrounded by dirt in an outdoor setting.

We're thrilled to share that the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) has designated us as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence! This recognizes our leadership in providing expert, multidisciplinary care and advancing research for the 30 million Americans living with rare diseases.

Not everyone feels festive during the holidays. Loneliness, seasonal sadness & other stressors can make this time hard. For some Latino families, worries about immigration enforcement add to the strain. Experts share tips with Telemundo 33: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvDF... @uofcalifornia.bsky.social

The childhood vaccine schedule is a roadmap for which vaccines your child needs and when. It's designed to protect them from serious illnesses at the ages they’re most vulnerable. health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva... Image: A health care professional is checking the temperature of a person.

California’s rural communities are aging rapidly, and their unique needs demand solutions. Researcher, Pauline DeLange Martinez, in partnership with The SCAN Foundation, just released a set of recommendations for policymakers across the state. health.ucdavis.edu/insideout/ne...

A new study found nearly 1 in 10 young adults with non-metastatic cancer later develop metastatic recurrence. Researchers analyzed more than 48,000 patients, revealing the urgent need for tailored survivorship care. @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...