Apr 16, 2023 | Bloomberg Quicktake

Pregnancy in the U.S. is Getting More Dangerous

New data shows that for every 100,000 babies born, 33 women die. For Black moms, the maternal mortality rate is more than double than that of their White peers. Carol Major, MD, assistant dean of Student Inclusive Excellence and professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, talks to Bloomberg Quicktake in this video on the state of maternal mortality and maternal health in the U.S.

Apr 15, 2023 | Finding Genius Podcast

Diving into Dermatology | How do Experts Manage Rare Skin Disorders?

How do experts manage rare skin disorders? Michelle S. Min, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology joins the Finding Genius Podcast to talk about a wide range of skin disorders, from psoriatic disease to lupus.

Apr 15, 2023 | USA TODAY

Battle over delta-8 is heating up nationally. Here's what to know about the 'diet weed.'

Daniele Piomelli, PhD, distinguished professor in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology and director of the UCI Center for the Study of Cannabis, talks to USA TODAY about delta-8 and why he cautions against using it.

Apr 09, 2023 | NPR

Arguments that trans athletes have an unfair advantage lack evidence to support

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Eric Vilain, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics and geneticist, about a spate of laws targeting trans athletes.

Apr 07, 2023 | Healthline

Pfizer RSV Vaccine Trials Show Protection for Infants and Older Adults

A new study finds that an experimental RSV vaccine appears to be effective in protecting newborns against severe disease. Coleen Cunningham, MD, professor of pediatrics, who was not involved in the trials, talks to Healthline about this study.

Apr 06, 2023 | Healthline

Sleep Apnea May Increase Your Risk of Cognitive Decline, Dementia

Rami Khayat, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, talks to Healthline about the importance of getting a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan for patients with sleep apnea.

Apr 05, 2023 | HuffPost

What We Get Wrong About Death, According to End-Of-Life Workers

What is our biggest misunderstanding about death? Here are some insights that may challenge the way you think about dying from palliative care and hospice professionals, including Solomon Liao, MD, PhD, professor of medicine and director of UCI Health’s Palliative Care Services.