Neurologists Say Normal Age-Related Forgetfulness Looks Different From the Memory Changes They Worry About

Brian Hitt, MD, assistant professor of neurology, explains the difference between normal age-related forgetfulness and concerning memory changes, emphasizing the importance of early evaluation.

Mouse study reveals molecular link between high-fat diets and impaired brain function

Albert La Spada, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor of pathology and neurology, collaborated with researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo to identify a molecular pathway linking calorie-rich diets to synaptic function and cognitive impairment.

"I see this every shift": ER doctors share the risky habits they want you to quit now

Ryan Gibney, MD, associate clinical professor of emergency medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine, shares insights with Yahoo Health on everyday habits that lead to preventable injuries and emergency department visits.

Stakes Are High When Pediatric Hypertension Is Missed

UC Irvine pediatric nephrologist Shoba Narayan, MD, stresses the importance of annual blood pressure screening for children aged 3 and older, as early detection of pediatric hypertension is critical in preventing organ damage and long-term health risks.

Radiology department uses AI to identify lung cancer screening patients in EHR

A team of researchers from the UC Irvine Department of Radiological Sciences developed a natural language processing (NLP) tool that extracts smoking data from free-text clinical notes, identifying over three times more lung cancer screening-eligible patients than structured electronic health records.

Cemdisiran’s Potential to Reduce Hospitalizations in Myasthenia Gravis

Ali A. Habib, MD, discusses encouraging findings from the NIMBLE trial suggesting investigational cemdisiran may reduce hospitalizations in generalized myasthenia gravis, while emphasizing that small event numbers require cautious interpretation.

Neuro-ophthalmologists outline how eye clinicians can recognize and manage headache | AAO 2026

At AAO 2026, UC Irvine ophthalmology professors Sam Spiegel, MD, and Vivek Patel, MD, presented guidelines for eye clinicians to recognize, diagnose and treat migraines using targeted questions, stepwise therapies and awareness of mimics such as trochleitis.

Featured Author Podcast: Intraoperative Targets in Noncardiac Surgery

Sean Coeckelenbergh, MD, PhD, joins the latest Anesthesiology Journal Podcast to discuss the research team’s recently published article on “Higher versus Routine Intraoperative Blood Pressure Targets in Noncardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review”.

This Common Bathroom Habit Does Not Cause Breast Cancer—Here’s How the Myth Started

Backed by her research findings and clinical expertise, Assistant Professor of Medicine Nellie Nafissi, MD, debunks common myths about breast cancer causes, including the misconception that the use of antiperspirants can cause cancer.

Southern California surfers are being diagnosed with a bizarre ‘tumor’ condition

Department of Dermatology researchers at UC Irvine identified “liposurfomas,” benign fatty chest growths caused by repetitive prone paddling that are frequently mistaken for cancer in longtime surfers.