Q&A: The new Ebola outbreak
Expert explains rare virus strain spreading in Africa
Cannabis compounds may boost metabolic health while supporting weight loss
Researchers identify potential mechanism linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk
A tiny cell structure with a big role in brain development
Study shows how the primary cilium may shape the developing brain and drive disease
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises transmission concerns
Deaths aboard MV Hondius prompt tracing efforts and renewed focus on Andes virus strain
Early human embryonic cells may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection
Study finds early-stage ectoderm cells are especially susceptible, raising questions about potential developmental risks
Immune surveillance structures found in skin hair follicles
Study findings may further understanding of skin infection and immune disorders
Measles vaccine gaps persist among ER patients
Measles remains one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spread through coughing and sneezing, with even small declines in vaccination coverage leading to outbreaks. As of 2026, California has reported its highest annual measles case count in seven years. In response to this growing concern, researchers have begun examining gaps...
Advancing MS care
During Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, UC Riverside experts highlight breakthrough research and expanding treatments
Keeping neurons on the right path
RNA control is essential for building the brain’s layered structure
The science of Ramadan fasting
UC Riverside’s Dr. Sherif Hassan breaks down the medical benefits and potential risks of fasting
What you should know about your heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. February is American Heart Month, established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to encourage Americans to prioritize and protect their heart health. In the Q&A below, Dr. Ramy Sadek, a board-certified cardiologist with UCR Health, discusses key...
Scientists find hidden diversity inside common brain parasite
UC Riverside study reshapes understanding of toxoplasmosis and identifies new paths for treatment
How a single gene shapes gut health and IBD risk
UC Riverside studies reveal PTPN2’s role in keeping harmful bacteria in check and preventing inflammation
Community college pathway expands and diversifies physician pipeline
California Medicine Scholars Program is key to closing a 4,000-physician primary care gap by 2030