Dec 18, 2025 | Technology Networks

Limited Diversity in FDA Trials Could Impact Drug Safety & Efficacy

Researchers at UC Riverside and UC Irvine examined data from 341 pivotal trials, the large, final-stage studies used to gain FDA approval for new drugs, between 2017 and 2023. They observed a decline in Black and Hispanic enrollment beginning in 2021, even as calls for greater equity in science and medicine intensified. Asian representation increased over this period, while white participation remained largely stable.

Dec 17, 2025 | US News

Signs You Need A Hearing Aid

Despite its prevalence, Dr. Sonia Seghal, a geriatrician at UCI Health, says that hearing loss is not inevitable for all older adults. Every individual is different, so some are at a higher risk than others. … “I encourage people with hearing loss to strongly consider hearing aids,” Seghal says. “People with untreated hearing impairment often slowly start to limit social interactions, which are so important to well-being."

Dec 12, 2025 | Daily Pilot

Family's Donation Leads To Plan To Build Home for UCI MIND Researchers

UC Irvine will begin planning the construction of a new home for its Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, school officials announced this week, the result of significant donations that have so far reached approximately $80 million.

Dec 12, 2025 | US News

The Value of Pet Ownership for Older Adults

Dr. Lisa Gibbs, chief of geriatrics at University of California–Irvine Health, says that compared with younger adults, older adults may have more unstructured time and fewer responsibilities, which can at times feel unfulfilling. Especially for older adults who feel socially isolated, "pets can be life-changing and provide another sense of purpose," Gibbs says.