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June 23, 2014

Mother's place of birth is a risk factor for autism in U.S.-born children

A new study led by professor of epidemiology Beate Ritz suggests several varied reasons for the link including the stresses related to relocation.

May 19, 2014

Love at first bite? Not for school kids and their vegetables

A new study from FSPH professor William McCarthy reveals that many school-provided fruits and vegetables are being discarded by LAUSD students.

February 24, 2014

Use of acetaminophen during pregnancy linked to ADHD in children, UCLA researchers say

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor and chair of the department of epidemiology Beate Ritz and colleagues led the study into the common over-the-counter drug ingredient.

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February 3, 2014

Researchers ID more pesticides linked to Parkinson's, gene that increases risk

Pesticides can increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Now, UCLA researchers have found that the strength of that risk depends on an individual's genes.

February 3, 2014

Media Advisory: UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Study prompts FDA investigation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the risk of stroke, heart attack, and death in men taking FDA-approved testosterone products following an FSPH study.

October 25, 2013

UCLA gets $7M to study substance abuse and HIV among minority men who have sex with men

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded UCLA a $7 million grant to investigate the links between substance abuse and HIV among Latino and African-American men who have sex with men.

August 21, 2013

Dr. Zuo-Feng Zhang appointed Associate Dean for Research

April 9, 2013

UCLA researchers find potential link between auto pollution, some childhood cancers