A new UCSF study reveals how gut inflammation can disrupt not only the digestive system, but also the skin. It’s a tale in which the main players are specialized immune cells and the bacterial communities — called microbiomes — that dwell within the gut and skin.
Bug repellent offers protection from mosquitos, ticks and the diseases they carry. But knowing what kind to use and how much bug spray is harmful is key.
Five years ago, Craig began having problems swallowing food. His voice was also hoarse and would sometimes lock up when he was talking, creating a panic attack. His doctor prescribed anti-anxiety medication. The cause turned out to be something very common, but also potentially life-threatening.
Headaches are one of the most common disorders of the body’s nervous system, with 60 million Americans living with chronic migraine and headache, according to the American Academy of Neurology. For many, this disorder causes lifelong disability. Expanding upon care provided for San Diegans...
