Neurological Health
Daylight saving time: More migraines, less deep sleep
UC Davis Health researchers tracked headache diaries and sleep sensors to uncover the effects of the annual spring clock change
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMARCH 04, 2026Nursing graduate receives UC Davis Young Alumni Award
Aron King, School of Nursing master's-degree leadership alumnus and PhD candidate, is awarded the UC Davis Young Alumni Award from the California Aggie Alumni Association.
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Cancer CareMARCH 02, 2026March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — wear blue on Friday, March 6!
Colorectal cancer is now the No. 1 cancer killer in adults under 50. Early screening and recognizing symptoms help save lives and prevent advanced disease.
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Cancer CareFEBRUARY 26, 2026St. Baldrick’s creates shear shenanigans while supporting young cancer warriors
Cancer center invites community to “Brave the Shave” March 14 to go bald while raising money for vital childhood cancer research.
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Children's HealthFEBRUARY 24, 2026UC Davis Health performs first atrial leadless pacemaker implant in Fontan patients
UC Davis Health has achieved a medical first that brings new hope to congenital heart patients born with a single ventricle.
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ResearchFEBRUARY 23, 2026Researchers develop new platform to define protein function in extracellular vesicles
UC Davis has developed a platform to isolate the surface proteins of extracellular vesicles, or EVs. This research is a significant step toward building tools that transform EVs into next-generation drugs for cancer and other diseases.
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Febrero 27, 2026
Tipos de dolores de cabeza: sus causas y tratamientos
Es necesario saber identificar cuando un dolor de cabeza es leve o serio para buscar el tratamiento o intervención médica adecuada.
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Diciembre 30, 2025
¿Qué hacer para tratar y prevenir un ataque cerebral?
Una experta nos habla sobre las prácticas médicas y las rutinas de estilo de vida necesarias para evitar los derrames cerebrales.
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Diciembre 15, 2025Las pruebas genéticas salvan vidas, pero muchos desconocen riesgos hereditarios de cáncer
UC Davis Health inicia un estudio para conocer las barreras que enfrentan las sobrevivientes latinas de cáncer de mama para acceder a consejería y pruebas genéticas.
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Noviembre 12, 2025
Las células madre podrían revertir la ceguera causada por el glaucoma
Una experta y su equipo de UC Davis desarrolla modelos de laboratorio para curar la ceguera causada por el glaucoma utilizando células madre.
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Octubure 20, 2025Declaración del Instituto MIND de UC Davis sobre el acetaminofeno y el autismo
El Instituto MIND de UC Davis da a conocer las últimas investigaciones sobre el acetaminofeno y el autismo.
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Kids Considered™ PodcastNutrition for the Teen Athlete
In this episode we are joined by Kathryn Ward, a registered dietician with expertise in sports medicine to discuss nutrition for the teen athlete.
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Cultivating HealthSigns you’re ready for a hip replacement and what to expect during surgery and recovery
Hip pain can affect your everyday activities, but how do you know if you might need a hip replacement? Our orthopaedic surgeon explains what you should know about this surgery and when to talk to a specialist.
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Cultivating Health6 lifestyle changes to improve heart health and lower your risk of heart disease
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On this episode we are joined by Dr. Amna Khan to discuss health equity and discuss tips for celebrating diversity and embracing cultural differences both in the doctors office and at home.
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About 1 in 8 Americans have used GLP-1 drugs. So can they help you? How are doctors using them to aid patients in weight loss? We answer your questions about weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
Ranked in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care.
Ranked highly for medical research
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 2 for research.
Nursing master’s degree
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing #30 (tie) in the nation.
One of America’s best physician assistant programs
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master of Health Services — Physician Assistant Studies Degree Program 35th in the nation (tie).
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.