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.

Apr 04, 2023 | Science

World Athletics banned transgender women from competing. Does science support the rule?

Science Insider talks to researchers about World Athletics' decision that transgender women who went through male puberty can no longer compete in women’s events at international competitions

Apr 03, 2023 | Good Morning America

Parenting style can significantly influence a child's mental health, new study finds

Anju Hurria, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and human behavior talks to Good Morning America about how parenting style can influence a child's mental health.

Mar 30, 2023 | LAist

AirTalk LIVE: COVID Doctors Retrospective

Dr. Shruti K. Gohil, MD, MPH, assistant professor of infectious diseases, joined "AirTalk" with host Larry Mantle on LAist 89.3, for a special live event featuring a panel of doctors discussing what they see for the future with COVID-19.

Mar 28, 2023 | American Society for Microbiology

The Gut Microbiome and Drug Addiction: An Emerging Link

A growing body of research has associated gut microbiome composition and function with substance abuse disorders. Shahrdad Lotfipour, PhD, assistant professor of emergency medicine, pathology and pharmaceutical sciences talks to the American Society for Microbiology about studying addiction through a microbial lens.