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Table filled with nutritious snacks
April 4, 2022
"Nutritious snacks for those over 50"

The Washington Post quoted Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health assistant professor of community health sciences, about snack choices for those over 50.

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Sticker on floor saying: "Wear your mask, Save lives"
March 21, 2022
"How the U.S. learned to stop worrying about COVID-19"

Governing interviewed Dr. David Eisenman, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of community health sciences and director of the UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters, about the decision this month by Congress to delay action on new funding for COVID-19 relief.

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March 12, 2022
"Maskless at gym? At grocery? Dining indoors? Experts break down risks as COVID cases fall"

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, professor of epidemiology and community health sciences, about how to remain safe even as public requirements for safety precautions are relaxed.

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March 7, 2022
"Public health experts say the 'burden of disease and death' will face Ukrainians"

Business Insider interviewed Dr. David Eisenman, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of community health sciences and director of the UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters, about the public health crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine.

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Baby
March 4, 2022
Global work to improve birth outcomes could help reduce racial disparities in the U.S.

UCLA Fielding School alum Dr. Patience Afulani (MPH '11, PHD '15), an assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the UCSF School of Medicine, addresses how improving global birth outcomes could help reduce racial disparities in the United States.

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Two elementary students with masks on, sitting at table and working on worksheet
March 1, 2022
"Is it safe to lift indoor mask rules at California schools?"

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and community health sciences, about California’s decision to lift a statewide mask rule in K-12 schools after March 11.

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Hands passing a plate of food
March 1, 2022
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor named to Los Angeles County food equity advisory panel

Dr. May Wang, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of community health sciences, lends expertise to hunger reduction and healthy nutrition effort.

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Wildfire and smoke
February 22, 2022
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor named to national panel for preparedness and response

Dr. David Eisenman, professor of community health sciences and director of FSPH's UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters, lends expertise to federal counterpart.

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Tealight candles
February 16, 2022
"Sandy Hook families reach historic $73 million settlement with gun maker"

ABC interviewed Dr. Michael Rodriguez, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of community health sciences, about the public health aspects of firearms violence in the United States.

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Table full of adaptogens
February 16, 2022
What are adaptogens and the possible benefits of taking them?

Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health assistant professor of community health sciences and senior dietitian at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, addresses taking adaptogens – herbs or plants thought to neutralize the effects of stress on the body.

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Hand in shape of heart on stomach
February 15, 2022
"How to biohack your gut health"

Women’s Health interviewed Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health assistant professor of community health sciences, about how to maximize gut health.

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Mask
February 11, 2022
"Californians more cautious about COVID-19"

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and community health sciences, about polling showing Californians are taking precautions against spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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