Public Health

Humans are surrounded by viruses, and most are harmlessly keeping bacteria under control. But some harmful viruses, such as the flu or common cold, can make us sick, while others such as Ebola or HIV can kill us.

Transplant surgeon Dr. Clarence E. Foster III recently traded the convenience of UC Irvine Medical Center's modern operating rooms for the treacherous and harsh environs of war-torn Iraq, where he performed life-saving trauma surgery on injured soldiers and civilians and cared for the health of detainees.

More than 60 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, a persistent high-pitched ringing in the ears.

An over-the-counter vitamin in high doses prevented memory loss in mice with Alzheimer's disease, and UC Irvine scientists now are conducting a clinical trial to determine its effect in humans.

Scientists and policymakers generally agree that solving the world's most challenging social and public health problems - AIDS, climate change, cancer, obesity and global terrorism among them - requires collaboration among researchers across a variety of fields.

The field of public health looks at the big picture, and that image is coming into focus at UC Irvine as its Program in Public Health marks its greatest growth stage in its young, five-year history.

Toxins in food often have a bad, bitter taste that makes people want to spit them out. It's one way the body defends itself.

UC Irvine's Mobile Medicine unit hit the road nearly six years ago, delivering healthcare and specialized geriatric services to senior citizens.

A year has passed since UC Irvine inaugurated the "Children at Play" photo contest to raise awareness about the role of exercise in children's health and growth.

More than 180,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and no single event brings attention to this deadly disease more than the Race for the Cure, sponsored by Susan G. Komen for the Cure.