Jul 07, 2025 | The New York Times

Does Breathing Actually Matter for Your Workout?

Dr. Brian Kim, associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine, talks to The New York Times about how breathing can or can't affect your workout.

Jul 03, 2025 | Forbes

The Best Pregnancy Compression Socks To Relieve Swollen Legs And Feet

Forbes consults with Dr. Donna G. Baick, associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, about features pregnant women should consider when shopping for compression socks and what conditions these socks may help address or alleviate.

Jul 03, 2025 | Medscape

Neuromodulation Effective for Migraine With and Without Aura

Nan Cheng, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Neurology, discusses how onabotulinumtoxinA was the sole FDA-approved treatment for chronic migraine for many years, and patients have frequently reported pain and anxiety linked to its use as a treatment for chronic migraines.

Jun 30, 2025 | Healio

Q&A: Meet patients where they are to properly address PTSD

Healio spoke with Drs. John Luo and Lydia B. Ann for their perspectives on how family members, patients and clinicians can provide the best aid, comfort, care and resources for those dealing with PTSD.

Jun 25, 2025 | Parade

How To Know if You’ve Had a ‘Silent Stroke,’ According to Neurologists

Dr. Wengui Yu, a professor of clinical neurology and the director of the UCI Health Comprehensive Stroke Center, says there are ways to lower your risk, including not using tobacco, minimizing alcohol use, keeping cholesterol in a healthy range, and avoiding diabetes and hypertension.

Jun 24, 2025 | U.S. News & World Report

What Is a Good MCAT Score?

A look at the 16 schools with the highest median MCAT score among incoming students in fall 2024, which includes UC Irvine with a median MCAT of 516.

Jun 21, 2025 | Prevention

Scientists Find That Just 5 Minutes of Brisk Walking Boosts Brain Health—Here’s How

On top of circulation, exercise releases chemicals that “boost a sense of wellbeing and cognitive performance,” says S. Ahmad Sajjadi MD, PhD, an associate professor of neurology at UC Irvine.

Jun 17, 2025 | BBC – Science Focus Magazine

Feeling just 'meh' about life? It could be anhedonia – here's how to reverse it

Recent studies by researchers like Professor Diego Pizzagalli have expanded the definition of anhedonia and how to fight it.

Jun 17, 2025 | The New York Times Style Magazine

How to Pack a Travel First-Aid Kit

Emilie Chow, MD, offers advice on packing a travel first-aid kit, which should include over-the-counter medicines.

Jun 11, 2025 | Healio

Aspirin ‘may be harmful’ to patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases

According to Jason Zell, DO, associate professor in the division of hematology and oncology, daily adjuvant aspirin did not reduce disease recurrence for patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases and may increase risk for death.