New research has uncovered a mechanism that helps us modulate our drinking — when it functions properly.
Finding the elusive drinking ‘brake’
How hearing impairment is associated with cognitive decline
The impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened by higher education.
Functional, insulin-producing cells grown in lab
A stem cell breakthrough opens the door to Type 1 diabetes care.
UC Irvine-led study reveals how blood cells help wounds heal scar-free
New insights could lead to better anti-scarring treatments.
Lullabies to help premature infants eat
Researchers work with a family with triplets to study a lullaby device used in the intensive care unit.
Gov. Newsom appoints alumna and famed plaintiff Kris Perry to key post
The nationally recognized advocate for children receives a key post in the new administration.
Dogs on some popular, grain-free diets could be at risk of heart disease
Trendy dog food formulations lacking in some nutritional elements can bring about unintended harm to your pets.
Fractures, head injuries common in e-scooter collisions, according to new research
First-of-its-kind UCLA study analyzes the public health impacts of the increasingly popular scooters.
Sleep loss truly causes you pain
Going without sleep heightens pain sensitivity and dulls the brain’s painkilling response.
Why middle-class black women dread the doctor’s office
A new book by Tina Sacks tells the human stories behind racial biases in health care.
What you should know about this year’s flu
Infectious disease expert and clinician Charles Chiu answers your questions about the flu.
3-D printed implants show promise for treating spinal cord injury
The soft, implantable “bridges” guide new nerve cells to grow where the spinal cord has been severed.