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Dec 22, 2025 | NewScientist
What I'll Be Doing to Help Detox My Brain In The New Year
One type of exercise you don’t want to overlook is yogic breathing, says Hamid Djalilian at the University of California, Irvine. There is now well-documented evidence that diaphragmatic breathing can increase CSF velocity, which Djalilian says is enough to trigger the glymphatic “rinse cycle”. Diaphragmatic breathing is a deep breathing technique in which you inhale through the nose while moving your belly outwards to move your diaphragm down while the chest stays relatively still.
Dec 22, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Peter Chang, MD, Appointed As Director of Institute for Precision Health
Peter Chang, MD, has been appointed as the new director of the UC Irvine Institute for Precision Heath, effective, January 1, 2026.
Dec 19, 2025 | KNBC
Inside The Hospital of The Future: How UCI Health Is Redefining The Patient Experience
UCI Health understands the virtues of human-centered design, and they aren’t just focused on aesthetics. In addition to world-class care, its newest hospital is harnessing research-backed principles that show environment, design and nature can meaningfully improve well-being .… UCI Health — Irvine offers a different experience with every detail, including natural light, intuitive layouts and thoughtful design, all of which reduce anxiety and restore a sense of control.
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Dec 18, 2025 | Technology Networks
Limited Diversity in FDA Trials Could Impact Drug Safety & Efficacy
Researchers at UC Riverside and UC Irvine examined data from 341 pivotal trials, the large, final-stage studies used to gain FDA approval for new drugs, between 2017 and 2023. They observed a decline in Black and Hispanic enrollment beginning in 2021, even as calls for greater equity in science and medicine intensified. Asian representation increased over this period, while white participation remained largely stable.
Dec 17, 2025 | US News
Signs You Need A Hearing Aid
Despite its prevalence, Dr. Sonia Seghal, a geriatrician at UCI Health, says that hearing loss is not inevitable for all older adults. Every individual is different, so some are at a higher risk than others. … “I encourage people with hearing loss to strongly consider hearing aids,” Seghal says. “People with untreated hearing impairment often slowly start to limit social interactions, which are so important to well-being."
UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider
December 16, 2025
Dec 15, 2025 | UCI Health
UCI Health — Orange receives top teaching hospital recognition from Leapfrog
UCI Health — Orange, formerly UCI Medical Center, has once again been named a Top Teaching Hospital by the Leapfrog Group. This designation recognizes teaching hospitals across the nation that prioritize patient safety and quality and adhere to adult and pediatric surgical and ICU standards of care.
Dec 15, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UC Irvine Study Offers Insight into Potential Interventions for Cocaine Use Disorder
Researchers from the UC Irvine School of Medicine have identified a protein involved in regulating cocaine intake. The findings suggest that blocking this protein could help address substance use disorders.
Dec 12, 2025 | US News
The Value of Pet Ownership for Older Adults
Dr. Lisa Gibbs, chief of geriatrics at University of California–Irvine Health, says that compared with younger adults, older adults may have more unstructured time and fewer responsibilities, which can at times feel unfulfilling. Especially for older adults who feel socially isolated, "pets can be life-changing and provide another sense of purpose," Gibbs says.