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Aug 16, 2023 | CNBC
Wegovy could prevent up to 1.5 million heart attacks, strokes over 10 years, study says
Nathan D. Wong, PhD, professor and director of the Heart Disease Prevention Program in the Division of Cardiology, talks to CNBC about this recently published study that projects 93 million U.S. adults who are overweight and obese may be suitable for the 2.4 mg dosage of semaglutide, a weight loss medication known under the brand name Wegovy.
Aug 15, 2023 | Orange Coast Magazine
Health and Wellness In Your 40s
Jody Rawles, MD, professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, offers mental wellness advice for those in their 40s.
Aug 14, 2023 | Scientific American
Why Are COVID Rates Increasing in the Summer?
Susan Huang, MD, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine, talks to Scientific American about the driving factors behind hospitalization rates, the seasonal fluctuations of the virus and the new COVID vaccine formula that is expected to be made available this fall.
Aug 14, 2023 | Healthline
Researchers Use 'Mini-Brains' to Look for Origin of Autism
Peter J. Chung, MD, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics and medical director of The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, talks to Healthline about a new study that highlights an association between neurodevelopmental abnormalities and autism development.
Aug 14, 2023 | Orange Coast Magazine
Health and Wellness In Your 30s
Jody Rawles, MD, professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, offers mental wellness advice for people in their 30s.
Aug 09, 2023 | Orange Coast Magazine
Person of Interest: UC Irvine professor honored for Alzheimer’s research
Kei Igarashi, PhD, associate professor of in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, was awarded the Japan Academy Medal for his groundbreaking research on Alzheimer's disease.
Aug 02, 2023 | Nature
Alzheimer’s drug trials plagued by lack of racial diversity
Joshua D. Grill, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior and Alzheimer's researcher, is interested in why racial diversity is lacking in clinical trials.
Aug 01, 2023 | LAist
COVID May Feel Like A Thing Of The Past, But Case Numbers Are Ticking Up This Summer. What’s Behind It?
Shruti Gohil, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases, returns to AirTalk to discuss what is contributing to the COVID spike this summer.
Jul 31, 2023 | Health
Extreme Heat Can Be Deadly, Experts Urge These Tips for Avoiding Illness and Injury
Isabel M. Algaze Gonzalez, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, offers tips on how to avoid illness and injury in extreme heat.
Jul 31, 2023 | Healthline
Blood Pressure: Even Moderate Drinking Can Raise Your Risk
Bharath Chakravarthy, MD, professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, talks to Healthline about moderate drinking's impact on blood pressure.