May 04, 2026 | Live Science

Estrogen in Both the Male and Female Brain Shapes Responses to Trauma, Study Suggests

High estrogen in the brain's memory center may worsen one's resilience against traumatic events, swaying the tendency to develop memory problems or post-traumatic stress in the aftermath, a new study in mice suggests. … Although the research was conducted in mice, the authors think it likely has relevance to humans. "I think this is highly translatable," study senior author Dr. Tallie Z. Baram, a [Distinguished] professor, developmental neuroscientist and child neurologist at the University of California, Irvine, told Live Science.

May 04, 2026 | UPI

Cannabis Reclassification Removes Some Hurdles for Industry

Daniele Piomelli, PhD, distinguished professor of anatomy and neurology at the University of California, Irvine, told UPI it is an acknowledgement of cannabis' medical uses.

May 03, 2026 | OC Register

Runners Beat a Path to the 22nd Annual OC Marathon Finish

Brianna Bourne, a UC Irvine School of Medicine student, led the women runners, finishing in just over 2 hours and 57 minutes.

May 01, 2026 | Parade

These Are the Most Common COVID-19 Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now

“COVID vaccines remain extremely effective at preventing you from serious illness [that can lead to] hospitalization and/or progression to death,” Shruti Gohil, MD, MPH, associate medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention at UCI Health, explains. “This includes protection against the current strains.”