Skip to main content University of California, Riverside
UC Riverside

News

  • Home
  • Latest Articles
    • All Articles
    • Arts / Culture
    • Athletics
    • Business
    • Health
    • Science / Technology
    • Social Science / Education
    • Students
    • University
  • Calendar
  • Experts
  • In the News
  • Info for Media
  • Inside UCR
  • UCR Magazine
    • Overview
    • Fall 2025
    • Spring 2025
    • Winter 2025
    • Fall 2024
    • Summer 2024
    • Spring 2024
    • Winter 2024
    • Archive
    • Subscriptions
Breadcrumb
  •  
  • Health

Follow US:

UC Riverside Facebook UC Riverside X UC Riverside YouTube UC Riverside Instagram UC Riverside TikTok
Girl has concussion

Childhood concussions may trigger long-term brain changes

Researchers call for extended care and monitoring after pediatric head injuries

By Iqbal Pittalwala | September 25, 2025 | Health
CCHFV

NIH grant supports research on dangerous emerging virus

International team to study immune defenses against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus

By Iqbal Pittalwala | September 23, 2025 | Health
Maurizio Pellecchia and Carlo Baggio

UCR startup secures grant to advance cancer therapy

NIH award of $2.25M funds preclinical studies that will advance Targefrin toward clinical trials for pancreatic cancer

By Iqbal Pittalwala | September 17, 2025 | Health
Sad boy

Child mental health crisis tied to immigration enforcement

UC Riverside psychiatrists call for reform to protect families from trauma

By Iqbal Pittalwala | August 8, 2025 | Health
Emergency department entrance

National study urges expanded vaccine screening in emergency departments

Strategy could greatly benefit underserved populations lacking primary care and health insurance

By Iqbal Pittalwala | August 7, 2025 | Health
Domestic violence in silhouette

Study reveals importance of culture in intimate partner violence recovery

IPV affects college students at high rates, with Latina students being at heightened risk

By Iqbal Pittalwala | July 30, 2025 | Health, Students
Aerial view of dust storm overrunning the Imperial Valley, California. Salton Sea in upper left.

Inhaled agricultural dust disrupts gut health

UC Riverside study highlights need for protective measures for agricultural workers

By Iqbal Pittalwala | July 18, 2025 | Health
Volunteers at the Riverside Free Clinic

Riverside Free Clinic: A health resource for the community

UCR medical students gain valuable experience attending to patients and medical issues

By Iqbal Pittalwala | July 9, 2025 | Health, Students
Toxoplasma gondii

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

By Iqbal Pittalwala | June 18, 2025 | Health
Multiple sclerosis patient

Link found between mitochondria and MS brain damage

UC Riverside study could lead to new treatments addressing multiple sclerosis

By Iqbal Pittalwala | June 16, 2025 | Health
Red blood cells and a magnifying glass

Genetic link found between iron deficiency & Crohn’s disease

Researchers identify gene mutation that disrupts iron absorption, helping explain patients’ persistent anemia

By Iqbal Pittalwala | June 6, 2025 | Health
UCR Health letter of intent

UCR Health announces major expansion

UCR Health announced on Tuesday, June 3, a major expansion of its clinical footprint, with a signed letter of intent targeting an initial 21 acres in Riverside at the intersection of Valley Springs Parkway and Gateway Drive. The vision for the site will include an outpatient diagnostic center and possible...

By John Warren | June 3, 2025 | University, Health
Man vapes

New study highlights health risks of ultrasonic cigarettes

UC Riverside researchers find harmful metals in u-cigarettes’ liquids and aerosols

By Iqbal Pittalwala | May 28, 2025 | Health
Measles vaccine

Measles on the rise

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

By Iqbal Pittalwala | May 23, 2025 | Health
Man cuts fake Medicare card

Experts warn of deep harm from proposed Medicaid cuts

UC Riverside scholars highlight how proposed federal reductions could strip coverage and care from millions

By Iqbal Pittalwala | May 19, 2025 | Health
Woman holds hand of child

A culturally adapted obesity prevention for Latino families

UC Riverside-led study offers a framework for involving non-maternal caregivers in public health initiatives

By Iqbal Pittalwala | May 7, 2025 | Health
Narcan

Opioid-overdose 'miracle drug' faces $56M in cuts

The Trump administration has proposed terminating a $56 million annual grant program that distributes naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, and trains emergency responders to administer the drug in the case of opioid overdoses. It's believed to have saved hundreds of thousands of lives. We asked two UCR...

By Iqbal Pittalwala and John Warren | May 1, 2025 | Health

Pregnant women advised to avoid mentholated e-cigarettes

Vaping during pregnancy is becoming more common, but its impact on early human development is not well understood. A new study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, now reports that the flavor chemical menthol used in electronic cigarettes could pose risks to a developing baby. The study, published...

By Iqbal Pittalwala | March 27, 2025 | Health
Dairy cattle at Cornell

Q&A: The spread of the bird flu virus

In a question and answer format, UC Riverside public policy professor Richard Carpiano and medical school professor Dr. Elizabeth Jacobs to discuss the policy response and medical issues concerning the bird flu threat.

By David Danelski and Iqbal Pittalwala | February 12, 2025 | Experts, Science / Technology, Social Science / Education, Health
AI in medicine

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...

By Iqbal Pittalwala | February 4, 2025 | Health
Pagination
  • Previous Previous
  • Page 2 of 14
  • Next Next
University of California, Riverside

900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521

Tel: (951) 827-1012

  • UCR Library
  • Campus Status
  • Campus Store
  • Career Opportunities
  • Español
  • Maps and Directions
  • Visit UCR

University of California, Riverside

900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521

tel: (951) 827-1012
email: webmaster@ucr.edu

Find Us

View campus map

Follow US:

UC Riverside Facebook UC Riverside X UC Riverside YouTube UC Riverside Instagram UC Riverside TikTok

Related Links

  • Can I Bug You? Podcast
  • Servicio de Información en Español
  • UC Agricultural and Natural Resources news
  • UC Newsroom
  • Creator State Podcast
  • Available Feeds
  • Privacy and Accessibility
  • Report barrier to accessibility
  • Terms and Conditions
  • © 2026 Regents of the University of California
Search
Let us help you with your search