If your goal for 2026 is to boost your health, sharpen your mind, or simply feel your best, you don’t have to look far for expert guidance. UCTV (University of California Television) brings the latest in science-based wellness, preventive health, and mental resilience straight from the nation’s top researchers.
As the University of California’s public-service media channel, UCTV translates cutting-edge research into practical knowledge you can use today. With more than 10,000 free, on-demand programs and 1.39 million YouTube subscribers, UCTV has become a trusted global resource for lifelong learners, patients, families and educators alike.
“UCTV plays a critical role in advancing the Stein Institute’s outreach by providing a trusted platform that reaches millions of viewers globally,” said Danielle Glorioso, LCSW, Executive Director, Center for Healthy Aging and the Stein Institute for Research on Aging–whose broadcast on dizziness and aging has yielded more than 3 million views. “This visibility allows our researchers and clinicians to engage the public with reliable health and science knowledge at scale.”
Watch what’s working: top health programs
Looking for inspiration to start the year feeling energized and informed? These viewer favorites have reached millions around the world, offering real science and everyday takeaways:
Worrying Well: How Your Brain Can Turn Anxiety and Stress Into Calmness and Confidence – Over 4.6 million views and counting. Learn how neuroscience-backed techniques can help you manage stress and build emotional resilience.
Ultrasound: An Early View of Baby – With 5.6 million views, this fascinating look at fetal development shows how imaging technology brings science and family health together.
Dizziness and Aging: Dizziness & Vertigo—Research on Aging – A must-watch for anyone caring for aging parents or interested in balance and brain health, this video has racked up 3.3 million views.
The Miraculous Healing Power of Food with Anthony Lim – With more than half a million viewers, this talk reveals how whole-food, plant-based eating can prevent and even reverse chronic disease.
A Closer Look at Stem Cells and Human Longevity – This fascinating deep dive into stem cell research, regenerative medicine, and what science is uncovering about healthy aging has captivated 250,000 viewers.
Feeding Your Microbiome: Dietary Strategies for Wellness and Disease Prevention – Join 118 thousand viewers who’ve watched this informative program to discover how what you eat shapes your gut health and long-term immunity.
Science you can trust
What makes UCTV different? Every program is evidence-based, noncommercial and led by credentialed experts from across the University of California system. From the latest research on nutrition and metabolism to AI in healthcare, mental health, and climate and wellness, UCTV offers credible, clear and free health education for everyone.
“UCTV’s Motherhood Channel helps ensure that when patients turn to ‘Dr. Google,’ they find clear, concise and evidence-based information they can trust. Its library of short, engaging videos on pregnancy, pelvic floor health, nursing, menopause, fertility and more has collectively garnered millions of views,” said Dr. Julia Cormano, MD, FACOG, Assistant Dean for Clinical Curriculum and Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine. “We are grateful for UCTV’s support in helping us reach patients with scientifically accurate information in an accessible and easy-to-consume format.”
That spirit of trusted, accessible science extends across all of UCTV’s health and research programming, supporting the public with reliable, everyday health guidance about topical subjects from the news and other influential sources.
“People are understandably fascinated by the idea of living healthier for longer, and stem cells are central to that conversation,” added Robert Signer, PhD, Deputy Director of the Stem Cell Discovery Center at the Sanford Stem Cell Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Regenerative Medicine. “UCTV ensures that the public hears about the latest discoveries with the right balance of excitement and scientific rigor.
UCTV plays a critical role in advancing the Stein Institute’s outreach by providing a trusted platform that reaches millions of viewers globally. This visibility allows our researchers and clinicians to engage the public with reliable health and science knowledge at scale.
Danielle Glorioso, LCSW, Executive Director, Center for Healthy Aging and the Stein Institute for Research on Aging–whose broadcast on dizziness and aging has yielded more than 3 million views.
Watch anytime, anywhere
UCTV is accessible worldwide via uctv.tv and YouTube, as well as through California cable channels, schools, libraries and community health organizations. Most programs include captions and transcripts, with several offered in bilingual English–Spanish formats to ensure accessibility for all.
“For the Stein Institute, UCTV has been essential in helping us extend our mission to global audiences,” noted Glorioso. “It is especially meaningful that life-changing health and science lectures are freely accessible, allowing our experts to reach millions of people worldwide with credible, evidence-based information on healthy aging.
A healthier year starts here
As you advance your goals for 2026, let science be your guide. Whether you’re curious about healthy aging, brain health, the microbiome, or stress management, UCTV offers a wealth of trustworthy programs to help you start the year informed, inspired, and in tip-top health.
Watch now at uctv.tv and make 2026 your healthiest year yet.
Story by Jennie Van Meter, jvanmeter@ucsd.edu