Jul 08, 2025 | The Orange County Register

CHOC doctor: Good sun-safe habits are an investment in long-term health

Maria Buethe, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology and a pediatric dermatologist at CHOC, writes about the importance of sun-safe habits for kids and families.

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 07, 2025 | The Orange County Register

Got a question about aging? UC Irvine expert might have your answer

Got a question about aging? Join Dr. Crystal Glover from the Department of Neurology and the UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) for a livestream on Friday, July 11.

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.

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.

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.