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May 18, 2026
Q&A: The new Ebola outbreak
Expert explains rare virus strain spreading in Africa
May 18, 2026
A Doctor in Your Corner
After a recent presentation on lung cancer at a high school, a teacher approached UC Riverside School of Medicine student Vjola Haka in tears. "She told me, 'Thank you so much for talking about this topic. I actually just had breast cancer, and seeing how passionate you guys are and what you're going through to actually help people in the future really gives me a good feeling," recalled Haka, who gave the presentation as a member of the new UCR student group Doctors’ Corner.
May 12, 2026
Cannabis compounds may boost metabolic health while supporting weight loss
Researchers identify potential mechanism linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk
May 08, 2026
A tiny cell structure with a big role in brain development
Study shows how the primary cilium may shape the developing brain and drive disease
May 07, 2026
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises transmission concerns
Deaths aboard MV Hondius prompt tracing efforts and renewed focus on Andes virus strain
May 06, 2026
Wildfire smoke risks understudied, review paper warns
As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity across regions like the western United States, smoke exposure is becoming more widespread and prolonged. Yet current knowledge gaps make it harder to develop targeted interventions or guidelines. Despite this growing exposure, scientists say the underlying health risks remain poorly understood.
April 24, 2026
Immune surveillance structures found in skin hair follicles
Study findings may further understanding of skin infection and immune disorders
