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Gas stoves: Suddenly, the pariah du jour

One-third of U.S. households — more than 40 million homes — cook with gas. There has been much consternation about the danger of gas stoves in the news lately and talk of banning them since a Consumer Product Safety commissioner recently suggested the move. Environmental Protection Agency data show gas...

By J.D. Warren | January 24, 2023 | Science / Technology, Health
Salton Sea

Mired in silence

Health of Southern California’s farmworkers needs to be a priority, says UC Riverside study

By Iqbal Pittalwala | December 22, 2022 | Health
Aerial view of dust storm overrunning the Imperial Valley, California. Salton Sea in upper left.

Salton Sea dust triggers lung inflammation

UC Riverside study has health implications for people living around California’s largest lake

By Iqbal Pittalwala | December 8, 2022 | Health

Discovery of antibody structure could lead to treatment for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus

Study provides insights into fighting broad range of pathogen’s viral strains

By Iqbal Pittalwala | November 28, 2022 | Health, Science / Technology

Two School of Medicine faculty elected to National Academy of Medicine

Deborah Deas and Mario Sims are recognized for their contributions to advancing public health

By Iqbal Pittalwala | October 17, 2022 | University, Health

Thirdhand smoke can trigger skin diseases

UC Riverside-led clinical study advances molecular understanding of THS effects on skin

By Iqbal Pittalwala | October 11, 2022 | Health, Science / Technology

Coronavirus formation is successfully modeled

UC Riverside study could inform the design of effective drugs to fight SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses

By Iqbal Pittalwala | October 3, 2022 | Science / Technology, Health

Addressing the anxiety crisis

UC Riverside mental health professionals answer questions specific to adults, children, and students

By Iqbal Pittalwala | September 28, 2022 | Health

COVID-19 took serious toll on Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander mental and physical health

Two UC Riverside-led studies found concerning psychological and physical health problems among more than 300 NH/PIs in five US states

By Iqbal Pittalwala | September 19, 2022 | Health
A person's arm is shown getting the vaccine

A shot in the arm

UC Riverside experts answer questions on Americans needing just one COVID-19 booster vaccine each year

By Iqbal Pittalwala | September 7, 2022 | Health

Monkeypox explained

UC Riverside experts discuss disease symptoms, vaccines, and anxiety management

By Iqbal Pittalwala | August 10, 2022 | Health
Puff electronic cigarettes

Coolants in Puff electronic cigarettes present health hazard

UC Riverside-led study highlights need for regulation to protect public health

By Iqbal Pittalwala | August 2, 2022 | Health

Study examines ‘black boxing’ in breast cancer survivorship care

UC Riverside researcher argues important post-treatment information is concealed

By Iqbal Pittalwala | August 1, 2022 | Health

Switching from tobacco to e-cigarettes does not reverse respiratory epithelium damage

UC Riverside study reports e-cigarette prolonged use may contribute to airway epithelium damage and lead to respiratory diseases

By Iqbal Pittalwala | July 12, 2022 | Science / Technology, Health
Stock image of a man coughing on a bus.

Upward ventilation offers better protection from indoor coronavirus transmission

A simple change in the direction of the air forced through indoor gathering spaces by heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems, could reduce the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19.

By David Danelski | July 5, 2022 | Science / Technology, Health
UCR medical students

New pathway facilitates community college students joining UC Riverside medical school

The School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, has received a grant of $1.87 million to establish the Inland Empire Regional Hub for Healthcare Opportunity, or IE RHHO, which will create a pre-med pathway for local community college students. The four-year grant funding is provided by the California...

By Iqbal Pittalwala | June 28, 2022 | Health

COVID-19 vaccines for very young children

UC Riverside vaccine expert David Lo shares his thoughts in a Q&A

By Iqbal Pittalwala and John Warren | June 21, 2022 | Health

Human skin can be damaged by exposure to thirdhand smoke and electronic cigarette spills

A relatively short exposure is sufficient to cause the damage, UC Riverside study finds

By Iqbal Pittalwala | June 8, 2022 | Science / Technology, Health
Homelessness

Riverside clinic to address healthcare needs of the homeless

UniHealth Foundation grant to UC Riverside aims to increase the health and well-being of the unhoused population in Riverside County

By Iqbal Pittalwala | June 7, 2022 | Health

Marginalized communities of color face high COVID-19 risk

UC Riverside study focused on farm-working communities in California’s Eastern Coachella Valley

By Iqbal Pittalwala | May 25, 2022 | Health
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