Jul 23, 2026 | Medical Xpress

Brain Immunity May Undergo a Major Midlife Overhaul Linked to Neuroinflammation

"Understanding these cellular transitions may provide new opportunities to develop interventions that preserve brain function and reduce vulnerability to neurodegenerative disease," said Xiangmin Xu, PhD, professor and director of the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping at UC Irvine and a corresponding author of the study.

Jul 22, 2026 | Medical Xpress

Study Shows Progress in Women's Inclusion in Clinical Trials

A new study provides encouraging evidence that most clinical trials have substantial female representation relative to disease burden. "These results show promise—the field has moved beyond widespread exclusion," says Sophie Zaaijer, PhD, who led the study as a research specialist in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the UC Irvine School of Medicine.

Jul 22, 2026 | The Observer

What Black Men Need to Know About Low Testosterone

To help readers understand the condition beyond the headlines, The OBSERVER spoke with Dr. Melvin L. Seard II, a board-certified UCI Health urologist, associate clinical professor of urology at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, director of ambulatory urologic services, and a longtime advocate for patient education.

Jul 21, 2026 | U.S. News & World Report

What Does Medicare Actually Cover in a Best-Rated Memory Care Facility?

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be emotionally taxing and expensive. If your loved one requires memory care – such as room and board at a memory care facility – their treatment can rack up a hefty health care bill. The high cost of living at a memory care facility is a "major barrier" for those who need to transition from independent living," says Lisa Gibbs, MD, a UCI Health gerontologist and chief of geriatric medicine and gerontology at UC Irvine.

Jul 21, 2026 | Live Science

Childhood Unpredictability Linked to Higher Mental Health Risks

“What we discovered in the laboratory mice is that optimal development of the brain depends on consistent patterns, which enable the maturation of brain connections. Like mice, children's brain connections involved in happiness, threat and safety benefit from repeated, predictable experiences," said Dr. Tallie Z. Baram, study's senior author and co-corresponding author.

Jul 21, 2026 | LAist

What Testosterone Levels Really Say About You?

Testosterone replacement therapy prescriptions have surged in the past decade. While there are health concerns for someone with low testosterone, it has become synonymous with a person’s masculinity. Today on AirTalk, we talk about what testosterone is and isn’t. Guest: Dr. Jessica Yih, an assistant professor of urology at UC Irvine and director of Women’s Sexual Health and Male Infertility and a urologist with UCI Health.

Jul 20, 2026 | CNET

Is It Dangerous to Stand in Front of a Microwave, or Just a Myth?

“It is generally safe, but not perfectly safe,” Dr. Gary Deng, integrative oncologist, program director of integrative oncology at UCI Health and associate director of the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, told CNET.

Jul 14, 2026 | The New York Times

I Have Varicose Veins. Should I Worry?

Your body relies on a two-part system: As you move around, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your legs and push blood upward, while one-way valves keep that blood from traveling back down, said Dr. Isabella Kuo, a vascular surgeon at UCI Health.

Jul 14, 2026 | LA Times

Is It Safe To Eat Produce? A Rise in Diarrhea-Causing Cyclosporiasis Sparks Fears of Fruits, Vegetables

But people don’t have to stop consuming fruits and vegetables, said Dr. Shruti K. Gohil, the associate medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention at UCI Health. Washing produce thoroughly with water or with a produce wash can help reduce the risk of cyclosporiasis infection.

Jul 13, 2026 | Health

8 Things to Know About Cyclosporiasis, the GI Infection Surging This Summer

Your symptoms may vary depending on your immune function, said Shruti Gohil, MD, a board-certified specialist in infectious diseases and associate professor of infectious diseases at UC Irvine School of Medicine.