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July 26, 2017
U.S. News & World Report: Get Kids Exercising Again

The new surgeon general can make a real impact in reducing the number of overweight kids.

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cancer
July 5, 2017
Oxford University Press announces appointment of Patricia A. Ganz as editor-in-chief of JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute

FSPH's Dr. Patricia Ganz has been named editor-in-chief of one of the oldest and most internationally respected oncology journals, JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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June 15, 2017
U.S. News & World Report: Time for Action on Opioids

The president's budget takes several significant steps back in the fight against opioids.

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Hearing aid
May 24, 2017
U.S. News & World Report: Can You Hear Me Now?

3 big steps we can take to lower the costs of hearing aids for consumers.

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April 17, 2017
U.S. News & World Report: Be Wary of Dietary Supplements

If a supplement sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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February 27, 2017
U.S. News & World Report: Gun violence is a public health crisis

The key to reducing firearm violence begins with treating it like a public health epidemic.

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January 25, 2017
U.S. News & World Report: Fentanyl Is Killing Us

The opioid's easy availability and high toxicity are contributing to American overdose deaths.

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Woman texting while driving
December 22, 2016
U.S. News & World Report: Driving Safely Is On You

Distracted driving kills and injures thousands of people every year. Here are 5 ways to stay safe.

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dentists
December 7, 2016
How to improve oral health care capacity at federally qualified health centers

UCLA experts make recommendations based on UCLA-First 5 LA program achievements.

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Hazmat suits
November 29, 2016
U.S. News & World Report: Responding to the Next Ebola

Government health agencies can take these four steps to better prepare for the next disease outbreak.

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Brazil
November 18, 2016
Brazil has improved health care for all, but inequalities persist

Journal special edition is guest edited by UCLA FSPH professor of health policy and management, James Macinko.

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November 9, 2016
U.S. News & World Report: Take Care of Children's Teeth

Tooth decay disproportionately affects low-income kids with limited access to dental care.

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