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June 27, 2016

E-cigarette vapors could be toxic to oral cavity, UCLA study finds

Researchers find that vapors kill cells in the mouth, which could lead to health problems.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

May 13, 2016

Fielding School PhD candidate earns UC President's leadership award

Tyler Watson, PhD candidate in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, has been honored by University of California President Janet Napolitano with the President's Award for Outstanding Student Leadership on account of his work to help make our campus healthier.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

April 13, 2016

UCLA research suggests that gut bacteria could help prevent cancer

Researchers have shown that various types of intestinal bacteria might be factors in both causing and preventing obesity, and in other conditions and diseases.

March 17, 2016

Expanding use of recycled water would benefit the environment and human health

UCLA Fielding School researchers propose conservation strategy for California that could have global applications.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

February 17, 2016

Pesticide mixtures may increase health risks but are still unregulated by California, UCLA report says

A UCLA study has found that the state agency responsible for protecting Californians from the dangers of pesticides is failing to assess the health risks likely posed by pesticide mixtures, which are believed to be more harmful than individual pesticides.

January 22, 2016

Long-term exposure to ozone may increase risk of lung and cardiovascular deaths

Dr. Michael Jerrett, FSPH Environmental Health Sciences chair, co-authored a study on long-term ozone exposure and mortality, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

October 19, 2015

Studies reveal CicLAvia’s air quality, public health and social impacts

UCLA, RAND Corporation report follows yesterday’s 5th Anniversary CicLAvia route.

Source: CicLAvia

October 19, 2015

L.A.’s CicLAvia significantly improves air quality in host neighborhoods, UCLA study finds

Even one-day ‘car-free’ events can reduce presence of harmful particulate matter.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

August 3, 2015

Patrick Allard receives 2015 Innovation in Regulatory Science Award

Source: UCLA Newsroom

July 15, 2015

Google Maps, smartphones play role in addressing environmental inequality, says Dr. Michael Jerrett

Everyday personal use of geolocation technologies, such as Google Maps, encourages a culture of addressing environmental inequalities.

July 3, 2015

2015 Fielding School of Public Health Faculty Honors

The Spring/Summer 2015 UCLA Public Health Magazine features honors bestowed upon Fielding School faculty for their tremendous contributions to public health.

June 15, 2015

Green spaces and cognitive growth in children

Dr. Michael Jerrett, chair of FSPH Environmental Health Sciences, co-authored a study that suggests contact with nature may play a crucial role in brain development.

Source: Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL)