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Orange, Calif. — Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and…

IN THE NEWS: It’s common for feelings of anxiety to arise in the evening when activities begin to quiet down. Certain behaviors can make it worse like doomscrolling or checking work…

IN THE NEWS: The earliest signs of autism begin to appear between the ages of 1 and 2½ years old for most children diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental disorder. UCI Health pediatrician…

Orange, Calif. — UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. Nimisha Parekh, a national leader in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disorders, has been recognized as an Orange County Woman of Impact in the most…

IN THE NEWS:  A woman with Down syndrome showed no signs of cognitive decline well into her 60s despite having all the physiological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, according to a…

Orange, Calif. — The UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge is gearing up for its ninth annual event, rallying thousands to ride, run and walk on this special fall day dedicated to raising…

IN THE NEWS: Cardiovascular disease accounts for one-quarter of all maternal deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet cardiac risk assessments and preconception counseling haven’t kept pace…

Orange, Calif. — Several UCI Health co-workers whose displays of deep compassion and support for patients in need were recently recognized at the 30th annual Heroes with Heart gala, hosted by the…

Irvine, Calif. — The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has awarded a UC Irvine neuroscientist $4.6 million to advance studies of a novel immunotherapy that holds the potential to revolutionize…

Orange, Calif. — Dr. Deepti Pandita has been recognized as a chief medical information officer to know by Becker’s Hospital Review. Pandita, who is also the vice president of clinical informatics at UCI…