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Health

Self-compassion is related to better mental health among Syrian refugees

Teaching self-compassion could be an efficient intervention in the future to boost the mental health of displaced individuals with limited access to health care.

Sep 20, 2024

Health

California Droughts Fuel Surge in Dangerous Airborne Fungal Disease

Recent research reveals a complex relationship between drought conditions and Valley fever, a potentially life-threatening fungal infection that's becoming increasingly common in California.

Sep 3, 2024

Health

Fingertip Wearable Monitors Health Using Sweat as Power Source

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have created a small electronic device that wraps around a finger and uses sweat to power itself while tracking important health markers.

Sep 3, 2024

Technology

RADIUS Security Flaw Exposes Decades-Old Vulnerability in Enterprise Networks

A critical security flaw has been uncovered in a widely-used authentication protocol, potentially putting countless enterprise and telecommunications networks at risk.

Aug 20, 2024

Brain & Behavior

NIH Awards $6.9 Million to Advance Promising Alzheimer's Treatment

In a significant step forward for Alzheimer's research, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded a $6.9 million grant to a team of scientists from the University of California San Diego and the University of Pennsylvania.

Aug 20, 2024

Health

Researchers use non-invasive technique to record involuntary nervous system

A research team led by UC San Diego has, for the first time, shown that a wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings.

Jul 29, 2024

Brain & Behavior

Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Improving Cognition in Rett Syndrome and Other Neurological Disorders

A groundbreaking study from the University of California San Diego has revealed that an experimental cancer drug could potentially enhance cognitive function in individuals with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder associated with autism.

Jul 26, 2024

Brain & Behavior

Humans Underestimate Their Risk Tolerance in Robot Interaction

How do people like to interact with robots when navigating a crowded environment?

Jul 11, 2024

Technology

Simple Update Makes Bluetooth Devices Untraceable, Researchers Say

A team at the University of California San Diego has developed a straightforward firmware update that could make Bluetooth devices virtually impossible to track.

Jul 10, 2024

Health

Time of Day Crucial for Gut Microbiome Research, Study Reveals

UC San Diego researchers have uncovered a game-changing factor in gut microbiome studies: time of day.

Jul 1, 2024

Brain & Behavior

Meet CARMEN, a robot that helps people with mild cognitive impairment

Meet CARMEN, short for Cognitively Assistive Robot for Motivation and Neurorehabilitation–a small, tabletop robot designed to help people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) learn skills to improve memory, attention, and executive functioning at home.

Jun 24, 2024

Health

Diabetes Drug Tirzepatide Shows Promise as First Effective Therapy for Sleep Apnea in Obese Patients

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a global study demonstrating the potential of…

Jun 24, 2024

Health

Is coffee good for you or bad for you? Yes!

Coffee is a beloved beverage for many, but its impact on health has been a topic of debate.

Jun 19, 2024

Health

FDA Approves Clinical Trial for High-Resolution Brain Recorder

A new device developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego has received FDA approval for a clinical trial to test its effectiveness in recording brain activity during surgery.

Jun 19, 2024