Prostate cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S., with evolving screening and treatment practices reshaping care in 2025. UCSF's Dr. Matthew Cooperberg highlights a shift away from overdiagnosis and overtreatment of low-risk cancers, focusing instead on identifying aggressive disease through tools like MRI and advanced biomarker tests. A new “smarter screening” model now guides primary care, recommending long testing interv...
Jul 16, 2025•13 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Yao Du from the Keck School of Medicine at USC, talk about the risks and benefits of technology and generative AI. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40624]
Jul 14, 2025•35 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Edlyn Peña, Professor of Educational Leadership Doctoral Program at California Lutheran University, Emma Cladis, a Vanguard University student, talk about college for people with autism. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40612]
Jul 13, 2025•47 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Eric London talks about understanding autism. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40618]
Jul 11, 2025•41 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Marta E. Wosińska from the Center on Health Policyat The Brookings Institution talks about medication shortages. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40616]
Jul 07, 2025•43 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Whitney Deal, an emergency physician at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, talks about using the least restrictive approach when dealing with an agitated autistic patient. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40614]
Jul 02, 2025•49 min
In this excerpt, Dr. Natalie Marshall shares tips on starting exercise routines. Dr. Marshall emphasizes how doing something, exercise-wise, is significantly better than doing nothing. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40687]
Jun 30, 2025•5 min
UCSF's Dr. Rahul Aggarwal explains the role of clinical trials in advancing prostate cancer treatment and how trial design is evolving to match today’s more personalized approaches. He highlights how UCSF has contributed to major prostate cancer therapies and emphasizes the importance of genetic and genomic testing in identifying suitable trials for each patient. Dr. Aggarwal explains the different trial phases, clarifies common myths—such as concerns about placebos—and stresses that trials are ...
Jun 26, 2025•10 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Anne V. Kirby, Associate Professor, University of Utah, talks about suicide prevention in the autism community. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40610]
Jun 25, 2025•44 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Peggy McManus with The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health/Got Transition talks about barriers, inequities and policy options for youth aging out of public programs. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40609]
Jun 22, 2025•38 min
In this excerpt, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on numerous forms of strength training as it is the best way to increase muscle mass and and it will help you get started “building muscle for life." Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40686]
Jun 18, 2025•2 min
Experts discuss recent advances in how maternal health and immune function during pregnancy affect infant development and long-term outcomes. Research focuses on immune adaptations, complications like preterm birth, and neuroimmune pathways, using techniques such as mass cytometry, spatial proteomics, and chemogenetics to identify biomarkers and mechanisms that guide prevention and treatment strategies. Sandy Ramos, M.D. Clinical Landscape and OGRS Opportunities Louise Laurent, M.D.,Ph.D. Single...
Jun 12, 2025•49 min
Explore key aspects of aging and menopause, focusing on women’s health and how biological changes impact overall well-being. Experts discuss current research on healthy aging, including the role of physical activity, brain health, and hormone changes during menopause. They highlight how sex differences affect diseases like Alzheimer’s and emphasize the importance of personalized approaches to treatment and prevention. The presentation also underscores ongoing studies and resources aimed at impro...
Jun 11, 2025•46 min
In this program, Dr. Sean Spencer explores the healthy way in which carbohydrates are digested throughout the body. To understand this concept Dr. Spencer discusses the difference between digesting simple sugars and complex carbohydrates. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40774]
Jun 06, 2025•9 min
William Lowry, Ph.D., discusses manipulating metabolic pathways in hair follicle stem cells to inhibit tumorigenesis. By blocking glycolysis and glutamine lysis simultaneously, they observed tumor regression, highlighting the complex interplay between metabolism and cancer. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39256]
Jun 05, 2025•43 min
Experts highlight innovative research and clinical advances in fertility and infertility. Speakers share new ways to improve IVF outcomes using liquid biopsy and RNA analysis, aiming to predict embryo quality without invasive tests. They also explore how imaging technologies can better detect and monitor reproductive cancers, helping tailor treatments for conditions like ovarian and cervical cancer. Throughout, there's a focus on addressing health disparities, improving care for all genders, and...
Jun 04, 2025•28 min
Curious about the secret to staying young? Rob Signer shares insights into how our bodies age, focusing on the role of stem cells and a critical protein called HSF1 that helps them cope with stress. Signer explores the delicate balance of keeping these cells healthy without increasing cancer risk and highlighted some promising progress in enhancing the cells' ability to manage waste. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40775]
May 30, 2025•8 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Adiaha Spinks-Franklin provides a brief overview of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40608]
May 27, 2025•41 min
In this excerpt, Dr. Natalie Marshall discusses the central importance of exercise to improve chromosomal and telomere health. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40683]
May 25, 2025•2 min
Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., discusses the science of mindfulness and how meditation can change the brain. He explains what happens in the brain during stress, how mindfulness helps us become more self-aware, and why it's important to pay attention on purpose. Zeidan shares easy ways to bring mindfulness into daily life, even in small moments. The video includes guided meditations led by Zeidan. Viewers can follow along as he teaches simple breathing techniques and short practices designed to build focu...
May 23, 2025•54 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Season Goodpasture, Founder and Executive Director, Acorns to Oak Trees, talks about improving access and equity in tribal communities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40607]
May 20, 2025•42 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Sneha Dave talks about future healthcare as young adults with chronic and rare medical conditions grow older. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40606]
May 20, 2025•43 min
Dr. Terence Friedlander reviews the various patient outcomes after hip fracture surgery. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40752]
May 18, 2025•2 min
The risk for many chronic diseases is directly linked to metabolic changes in the body and loss of muscle mass often associated with aging. In this excerpt, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on the role that muscles play in the body. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40685]
May 16, 2025•4 min
Dr. Terence Friedlander discusses common issues brought on by osteoporosis. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40751]
May 14, 2025•1 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Amy Westling and Melissa Drake discuss the plan for developmental services from CalHHS and DDS. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40605]
May 14, 2025•41 min
Dr. Sean Spencer talks about the vast microbial world that lives within our guts — known as the gut microbiome — and how it supports our health. Dr. Spencer emphasizes the importance of a high-fiber diet in creating a healthy gut microbiome which increases overall health. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40761]
May 09, 2025•10 min
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, talks about the journey of moving forward after the COVID-19 pandemic. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40604]
May 07, 2025•41 min
The 3rd Annual Global Astrobiotechnology Hub focuses on advancing the intersection of space exploration, biotechnology, and innovation. The program brings together scientists, researchers, and space professionals to discuss how space technologies can accelerate scientific breakthroughs, particularly in fields like personalized medicine and bioengineering. Key themes include the challenges of conducting real-time research in space, the need for specialized astronaut-scientists, and the potential ...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 27 min
Scientists, leaders, and patients discuss the intersection of cutting-edge science and real-world impact. They explore the importance of patient perspectives in shaping medical advancements and how collaboration fuels groundbreaking research. Key scientific achievements in areas like regenerative medicine, cancer therapies, and space biology are highlighted. The group emphasizes the need for scientists to engage more with the public—through social media and media appearances—to help people under...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 13 min