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 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 | 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 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 | 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.

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 28, 2023 | U.S. News & World Report

How Often Should You Get a Full Eye Exam?

Donny W. Suh, MD, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and the UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, shares about the importance of regular eye exams.

Jul 26, 2023 | Forbes Health

Wasp Stings: Reaction, Symptoms And Treatments

Ashley Sandoval, MD, associate professor in the Division of Basic and Clinical Immunology in our Department of Medicine, talks to Forbes Health about wasp stings and what to look out for.