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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 | 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 20, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Student Spotlight: Harneet Arora Enjoys Growing as a Future Physician
After completing her first year of medical school, Harneet Arora reflects on her growth and shares some advice for the incoming class.
Jul 16, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Student Spotlight: Xi Yu, PhD, Bridges the Gap Between Innovation and Patient Impact
For Xi Yu, earning a PhD in biomedical engineering was only half the journey. Realizing that the clinical perspective is indispensable when advancing medical technology, she is now earning her MD.
SpineLine's 20 Under 40 Class of 2025: Hao-Hua Wu, MD, Connects Global Communities Through Spine Research
SpineLine’s "20 Under 40" honors young leaders in spine care who are making meaningful contributions to the field.
Jul 15, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
The All of Us Research Program: A Treasure Trove of Biomedical Research Data
Have a health-related research question? The world’s largest integrated genomics and health database has answers.
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.
UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider
July 14, 2026
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.