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Dr. Ninez Ponce
April 2, 2018
Ninez Ponce appointed new director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research at the Fielding School of Public Health

Gerald Kominski to remain as senior fellow and professor.

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knee surgery patient on hospital bed
March 13, 2018
Nation’s medical costs for hip and knee replacements could be reduced, saving billions every year

Elective hip and knee replacements may represent a significant source of potentially controllable healthcare spending, according to a March 13 Viewpoint article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and authored by members of the Center for Health Advancement at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health (FSPH).

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Flu vaccine
February 20, 2018
U.S. News & World Report: Tame the Flu

It's time to get serious about a universal flu vaccine.

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DNA
February 7, 2018
Exposing hormone-induced risk of breast cancer using the epigenetic clock

As accelerated aging of different parts of women’s bodies comes to light, new questions are raised about hormone exposure and breast cancer risk.

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Laughing coworkers
January 30, 2018
U.S. News & World Report: Good Relationships Are Good for Our Health

Capitol Hill's miserable work environment holds a lesson for our own health and well-being.

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Pills on top of money
December 21, 2017
U.S. News & World Report: The High Cost of Rising Drug Prices

Pharmaceutical company profits should not outweigh the public interest.

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vaccination
November 30, 2017
With $6.6 million award from PCORI, UCLA scientists to study effectiveness of strategies designed to increase the use of the HPV vaccine to prevent cancer

Five-year project could help to inform national efforts to improve HPV vaccination in underserved populations.

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Chocolate chip cookies
November 16, 2017
U.S. News & World Report: Our Lifestyles Are Killing Us

America is facing a Type 2 diabetes epidemic stemming from lack of exercise and poor diet.

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cancer
November 1, 2017
UCLA FSPH scientists help author major report to accelerate cancer research and care, delivering on US Cancer Moonshot initiative

National collaboration of experts provides roadmap to improved cancer care for survivors and underserved groups.

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Elderly man in wheelchair
September 21, 2017
U.S. News & World Report: Protect the Elderly, Protect Yourself

Team Trump endangers everyone by scrapping seniors' right to litigate nursing home abuse.

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Older man exercising
August 22, 2017
U.S. News & World Report: Stay Healthy to Prevent Dementia

Recent research suggests exercise, a healthy diet and good sleep are key to reducing the risk of dementia.

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pencil and paper
August 18, 2017
Few women with history of breast cancer and ovarian cancer take a recommended genetic test

UCLA physician says key genetic mutation can be easily detected through blood or saliva analysis.

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