
Child mental health crisis tied to immigration enforcement
UC Riverside psychiatrists call for reform to protect families from trauma

National study urges expanded vaccine screening in emergency departments
Strategy could greatly benefit underserved populations lacking primary care and health insurance

Inhaled agricultural dust disrupts gut health
UC Riverside study highlights need for protective measures for agricultural workers

How a common brain parasite disrupts neural communication
UC Riverside study on how Toxoplasma gondii manipulates brain cells lays groundwork for future clinical research and therapies

Link found between mitochondria and MS brain damage
UC Riverside study could lead to new treatments addressing multiple sclerosis

Genetic link found between iron deficiency & Crohn’s disease
Researchers identify gene mutation that disrupts iron absorption, helping explain patients’ persistent anemia

Measles on the rise
UC Riverside biomedical scientists discuss the causes, consequences, and public health challenges of measles

Experts warn of deep harm from proposed Medicaid cuts
UC Riverside scholars highlight how proposed federal reductions could strip coverage and care from millions

A culturally adapted obesity prevention for Latino families
UC Riverside-led study offers a framework for involving non-maternal caregivers in public health initiatives

UCR alum creates endowment for students experiencing tragedy
To honor his parents' legacy and help other CNAS students who experience a similar life-altering tragedy during the course of their studies, UCR alum Joshua Tejada has established an endowment through the Mi Doctora Foundation.

How is AI influencing the field of medicine?
The words “artificial intelligence” are now ubiquitous, their influence having risen dramatically in recent years and their impact being felt in healthcare and many other job sectors. In healthcare, artificial intelligence, or AI, has the potential to make drug discovery faster and cheaper and improve diagnoses and treatments. How should...

Probing connections between obesity and parasitic worms
NIH grant to UCR School of Medicine could improve treatments for metabolic disorders and helminth infections

Genetic mutation linked to higher SARS-CoV-2 risk
UC Riverside-led research has therapeutic implications for COVID-19 treatment