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UCI study finds incarceration more detrimental than divorce or death of mother, father

The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with more than 2 million people currently behind bars. How this affects their families is the subject of a new UC Irvine study, which found significant health and behavioral problems in children of incarcerated parents. The most striking finding is that in some cases parental incarceration can be more detrimental to a child’s well-being than divorce or the death of a parent.

Center works to make life better for families dealing with autism

Cinder, a golden retriever with a sweet face and slow gait, reclines on a dog bed at the UC Irvine Child Development Center as, one by one, half a dozen 8- and 9-year-olds deliver pats and hugs. One boy puts his arms around her in a warm embrace; another gently curls up at her side. From behind […]

Francis Crinella’s name is known to wine lovers and academics alike, and in both arenas his commitment to excellence stands out.

A UC Irvine research team is investigating correlations between prenatal levels of stress hormones and infant/child learning and behavior. Their Women and Children’s Health and Well-Being Project is among the first large-scale studies on the subject.

This is the second in a three-part series of essays by UC Irvine pediatrician Dr. Dan Cooper on children and exercise.

Dr. Ronald Kotkin helps make a difference in the lives of children with ADHD and their families

University of California, Irvine researchers have developed the first images of the physical changes in brain cells thought to underlie memory…

UC Irvine researchers have identified a new class of compounds that could be used for drugs to treat cognitive disorders…