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Fargo, a horse, put his nose on a big jolly ball during research on horse welfare and enrichment tools to improve behavior, health and welfare of stabled horses. (Jael Mackendorf/UC Davis)

Hayfeeders and Other Tools Can Improve Health, Welfare of Stabled Horses

by Emily C. Dooley
November 18, 2025

Pieces of paper with words GLP1, Obesity, semaglutinide written on them against a dark blue background. A hand holds a magnifying glass over GLP1.

GLP-1 and Health: Beyond Weight Loss in the Ozempic Era

by Nadine Yehya
November 13, 2025

A man in a navy suit and red tie stands in front of a wood-paneled background

UC Davis Chancellor May Appoints Mark I. Rosenblatt as Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences

by UC Davis News and Media Relations
October 22, 2025

Gray 3D model of a brain being held in a person's outstretched hand

Engineers, Neurosurgeons Help Restore Autonomy for People with Paralysis

by Matt Marcure
October 15, 2025

A young songbird, the great tit, with yellow, white and black markings, pushes a red sliding door to the left of a white box while two other birds watch.

These Songbirds Learn More From Siblings Than From Parents

by Kat Kerlin
October 09, 2025

A rendering of the exterior of the planned veterinary education pavilion and primary care hospital. The expansion of the veterinary medical complex at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine was made possible in part by $110.5 million in philanthropic gifts.

$110.5M in Gifts Fuel UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Expansion

by Amy Quinton
September 18, 2025

Jakiro or "Jak," a 9-year-old black domestic shorthair owned by Tina Thomas sleeps in the sun. Jak was part of a clinical trial testing a new cancer drug for cats with squamous cell carcinoma. (Tina Thomas)

New Cancer Drug Could Help Cats and People

by Amy Quinton
August 28, 2025

Gray, charred rubble pile among debris, the remnants of a building wall and swimming pool look out over a stand of palm trees and a skyline altered by the LA Fires

Chromium-6, Nanosilver Detected in LA Fire Cleanup Zones

by Kat Kerlin
August 27, 2025

Leo, a 10-month-old tabby cat, is cared for by Clinical Trials Coordinator Jully Pires, who is wearing blue scrubs and standing behind the cat on the table. Leo had received treatment as part of a clinical trial on FIP at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. (School of Veterinary Medicine)

What Cats May Teach Us About Long COVID

by Amy Quinton
July 14, 2025

Health professions students from disadvantaged backgrounds often faced childhood adversity, a UC Davis study suggests. Three health professionals in white lab coats and blue scrubs stand next to each other. One holds a stethoscope.

Health Professions Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds Often Faced Childhood Adversity

by Edwin Garcia
June 25, 2025

Electronic cigarettes in different colors and shapes

Disposable E-Cigarettes More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes

by Kat Kerlin
June 25, 2025

Low-fat veggies and fruits like broccoli, apples, tomatoes shown on left and high-fat foods like hamburgers, pizza and french fries on the right. A tape measure divides the two sides. UC Davis researchers find that switching from a high-fat to a low-fat diet slowed precancerous changes in the pancreas of mice. (Getty)

Could Dietary Changes — Even After Obesity — Help Prevent Pancreatic Cancer?

by Amy Quinton
June 04, 2025

Woman using a laptop with a relaxes cat on her lap, representing how telehealth helps pet owers manage chronic conditions in cats from home.

Telehealth Can Improve Care for Cats with Chronic Health Issues

by Emily C. Dooley
June 03, 2025

Four adult female eastern lowlad gorillas in a forest

4 Gorillas Reintroduced to the Wild in DRC

by Kat Kerlin
May 29, 2025

A man in a tuxedo stands on a stage festooned with grape-like orbs, a lit sign reading "25 YRS" and a banner reading, "Big Bang! 25th Anniversary Physical Awards"

UC Davis Institute Celebrates 25th Annual Big Bang! Business Competition

by Angela Lindley
May 20, 2025

Sidney Woodruff in gray hoodie and NPS ballcap holds northwestern pond turtle while crouching beside a pond with pink sunset in background

Native Turtles Return to Yosemite After Removal of Invasive Bullfrogs

by Kat Kerlin
May 20, 2025

woman in blue shirt and tan pants smiles while holding loaf of freshly baked bread pulled from large metal oven

Targeting Gluten: Researchers Delete Proteins in Wheat Harmful to People with Celiac Disease

by Emily C. Dooley
May 05, 2025

A gray wolf captured on a game camera approaching a bull in a forested area in June of 2023. (Tina Saitone and Ken Tate / UC Davis)

Novel Study Calculates the Cost to Cattle Ranchers of an Expanding Wolf Population

by Emily C. Dooley
April 21, 2025

An angular view of two brightly lit, glass offices converging in a carpeted common space with chairs and a table.

UC Davis Health Ventures Launches Health Venture Studio and ‘Investing in the Future of Medicine’ Fund to Accelerate Innovation at Aggie Square

by UC Davis News and Media Relations
April 20, 2025

Healthy elephant seals lie on the beach under blue-orange sky

Avian Influenza Major Setback for Patagonian Seals

by Wildife Conservation Society
April 16, 2025

Red cabbage being fermented in vinegar in a clear jar. A new UC Davis study shows that having fermented food like sauerkraut could be good for gut health. (Hector Amezcua / UC Davis)

The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut

by Tiffany Dobbyn
April 14, 2025

A UC Davis study finds that dogs could be indicators for Valley fever spread in humans. Dogs that like to dig, such as this white and brown terrier mix shown digging in dirt, are more at risk for the disease. (Credit: Dr. William Zachary Mills DVM, MPH, MBA)

Dogs Could Help Predict Valley Fever Spread in Humans

by Amy Quinton
April 10, 2025

Among the Academies: Transforming Lives Before Birth

by Rachel LaBud
March 25, 2025

A dozen fellows from the UC Davis Innovation Institute For Food and Health listen to a speaker at an industry day event. (IIFH)

Developing Future Food and Health Leaders

by Marissa Pickard
March 24, 2025

UC Davis poultry veterinarian Rodrigo Gallardo examines a chicken. Bird flu has been detected on commercial chicken farms in California and other parts of the U.S. (UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine)

Media Experts on Avian Influenza

by Amy Quinton
February 18, 2025

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