Jul 29, 2025 | The Guardian

The herb linked to reduced inflammation, lower anxiety, and reduced blood sugar

Geoff Abbott, PhD, explains how a component of cilantro called dodecenal binds to a specific part of the potassium channels to open them, reducing cellular excitability that may lead to a more effective use of cilantro as an anticonvulsant, or to modifications of dodecenal to develop safer and more effective anticonvulsant drugs.

Jul 28, 2025 | WebMD

The Overlooked Symptom That Makes Depression So Hard to Treat

People need to take anhedonia very seriously because it can have very negative consequences, including a heightened risk of suicide, said Diego Pizzagalli, PhD, founding director of the Noel Drury, MD, Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries at UC Irvine.

Jul 17, 2025 | U.S. News & World Report

Types of Mental Health Professionals: From Psychologists and Psychiatrists to Counselors and Social Workers

Robert McCarron, DO, a professor of psychiatry and human behavior, discusses how choosing the right mental health professional is key for effectively managing mental health challenges.

Jul 16, 2025 | The Orange County Register

$21 million grant will help UCI push frontiers in Alzheimer’s research

UC Irvine officials say the renewal confirms the center’s status as a global research leader, as well as its critical role in addressing a growing public health crisis.