Jun Wu, Ph.D., UCI professor of environmental and occupational health

UC Irvine-led study links long-term air pollution exposure to postpartum depression in SoCal

Higher suicide risk for moms; infants may develop cognitive, emotional or other impairments

Jun Wu

Exposure to green space linked to reduced risk of postpartum depression

Tree coverage, physical activity intensify effect, UCI-led study finds

Research participants were shown three five-minute, 360-degree videos of urban environments: one depicting a parklike setting, the second consisting of a street view with green space, and the third featuring a street view without green space.

UCI-led study finds virtual green space exposure beneficial to pregnant women

Parklike setting was most effective in reducing physiological and affective stress

Jun Wu, Ph.D., professor of environmental and occupational health at the UCI Program in Public Health

UCI-led study links air pollution exposure while pregnant to higher gestational diabetes risk

Suggested interventions include better air regulation and health screenings

Measles update for Sunday evening

Dear UCI Community: As you know, UCI was informed on Friday evening that one of our graduate students has a confirmed case of the measles.  A cross-functional team was immediately established, and we issued two university-wide messages yesterday – one from the Chancellor and another from the Student Health Center – to help our community […]

Repeated exposure to traumatic images may be unhealthy

UC Irvine study links repeated exposure to violent images from 9/11, Iraq War to acute and long-term stress symptoms.

A person sun bathing on the beach

Dark side of the sun

As a specialist in skin disorders and cancers, Dr. Janellen Smith sees firsthand what too much sun can do. She stresses that people – especially those in sun-worshipping Southern California – should be aware of the health risks associated with prolonged sun exposure and take proper precautions.

Dr. Richard Van Etten

Leading the way for cancer cures

New Chao center director Rick Van Etten focuses on boosting patient treatments, access

Francisco Ayala

Sharing the fruits of his labor

Renowned UCI geneticist and vineyard owner Francisco Ayala donates $10 million to campus.

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Stopping skin cancer before it starts

UCI’s new pigmented lesion program monitors people at high risk of dermatological cancer.