Jul 29, 2025 | The Guardian

The herb linked to reduced inflammation, lower anxiety, and reduced blood sugar

Geoff Abbott, PhD, explains how a component of cilantro called dodecenal binds to a specific part of the potassium channels to open them, reducing cellular excitability that may lead to a more effective use of cilantro as an anticonvulsant, or to modifications of dodecenal to develop safer and more effective anticonvulsant drugs.

Jul 28, 2025 | WebMD

The Overlooked Symptom That Makes Depression So Hard to Treat

People need to take anhedonia very seriously because it can have very negative consequences, including a heightened risk of suicide, said Diego Pizzagalli, PhD, founding director of the Noel Drury, MD, Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries at UC Irvine.

Jul 17, 2025 | U.S. News & World Report

Types of Mental Health Professionals: From Psychologists and Psychiatrists to Counselors and Social Workers

Robert McCarron, DO, a professor of psychiatry and human behavior, discusses how choosing the right mental health professional is key for effectively managing mental health challenges.

Jul 16, 2025 | The Orange County Register

$21 million grant will help UCI push frontiers in Alzheimer’s research

UC Irvine officials say the renewal confirms the center’s status as a global research leader, as well as its critical role in addressing a growing public health crisis.

Jul 15, 2025 | The Guardian

I traded booze for THC drinks. But are there hidden risks?

Daniele Piomelli, PhD, a neuroscientist and leading cannabis researcher at UC Irvine says: “Some of these seltzers now contain up to 100mg of THC. That’s enough to send even an experienced user to the hospital if they’re not expecting it.”

Jul 14, 2025 | USA TODAY

Memory loss isn't always worrisome. But here's when it is, what to do.

Bryce Mander, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, talks to USA Today about warning signs of memory loss, the causes of memory loss, and how to treat and prevent memory loss.

Jul 10, 2025 | Healio

Remote Electrical Neuromodulation With Botox Improves Outcomes in Chronic Migraine

Remote electrical neuromodulation during a Botox procedure to address chronic migraine in adults led to lessened pain and reduced headache risk.

Jul 10, 2025 | The Cut — New York Magazine

The Mom Who Had Two Kids in Medical School

In The Cut's "How I Got This Baby" — a series that invites parents to share their stories — this School of Medicine alumna shares about how she had two kids while in medical school at UC Irvine.

Jul 09, 2025 | Urban Health Today

Dr. Crystal M. Glover on Key Protective Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease

In this article in Urban Health Today, Dr. Crystal Glover, associate professor in the Department of Neurology, explores several protective factors that help promote healthy brain aging and prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Jul 09, 2025 | Becker's Hospital Review

‘Integrative oncology enters the equation’: Meet UCI Health’s new cancer leader

Integrative oncology programs can help reduce cancer symptoms, improve quality of life, according to Gary Deng, MD, director of the new Integrative Oncology Program at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.