One-third of unvaccinated ED patients would accept a flu shot if offered during their visit

UC Riverside researchers link immune signaling to memory loss, seizures, and disrupted brain function after concussion

While online research is a useful way to reach people who may not take part in in-person studies, researchers are increasingly concerned that fake, automated, and duplicate survey responses can reduce data quality and compromise findings. A study led by researchers at UC Riverside, the University of Connecticut, Brown University...

Pilot study links culturally adapted intervention to healthier eating and increased physical activity

Researchers warn that repeated vaping can create harmful byproducts linked to lung cell damage

QuVET at UC Riverside studies how quantum wave functions move through ultra-thin materials

UC Riverside study shows how the brain abandons outdated strategies and adapts to new rules

Expert explains rare virus strain spreading in Africa

Researchers identify potential mechanism linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk

Study shows how the primary cilium may shape the developing brain and drive disease

Deaths aboard MV Hondius prompt tracing efforts and renewed focus on Andes virus strain

Study finds early-stage ectoderm cells are especially susceptible, raising questions about potential developmental risks

Study findings may further understanding of skin infection and immune disorders

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...

Findings point to SIDM as a promising candidate for explaining small-scale cosmic structure

UC Riverside-led study found no places in the ocean completely untouched by human chemical impacts

During Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, UC Riverside experts highlight breakthrough research and expanding treatments

RNA control is essential for building the brain’s layered structure

UC Riverside’s Dr. Sherif Hassan breaks down the medical benefits and potential risks of fasting

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...