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Dr. David Eisenman studies extreme heat as a public health threat.

March 18, 2026

What do we know – and need to know - about extreme heat?

Dr. David Eisenman, a physician and professor in the UCLA Fielding School's Department of Community Health Sciences, studies extreme heat as a public health threat.

UCLA Fielding-led research links shift work linked to higher risk of death among U.S. workers with cardiometabolic diseases

March 17, 2026

UCLA Fielding-led research links shift work to higher risk of death among U.S. workers with cardiometabolic diseases

Peer-reviewed study, co-authored by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Jian Li, among first in U.S. to examine issue.

March 16, 2026

‘Hope Connects Us’: UCLA launches campaign to strengthen student mental health

UCLA Chancellor Dr. Julio Frenk, distinguished professor in UCLA Fielding’s Department of Health Policy and Management, outlined a proactive strategy built around four public health pillars — promotion, prevention, protection and preparedness. Dr. Daniel Eisenberg, professor in the same department, is also part of the project.

March 13, 2026

New research expands pesticide risk window to before pregnancy

Peer-reviewed study, co-authored by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Beate Ritz, suggests exposure is associated with lower Apgar scores for newborns.

March 12, 2026

Personalized support program improves smoking cessation for cervical cancer survivors

UCLA-led study, co-authored by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Tina Shih, shows program doubles quit rates for women and offers a cost-effective approach.

March 11, 2026

UCLA Fielding School hosts website on history of pioneering public health scientist and practitioner John Snow

The site, created by Dr. Ralph Frerichs, professor emeritus in the Department of Epidemiology, is designed for the general public, as well as health professionals and undergraduate and secondary students.

March 10, 2026

UCLA researchers and local partners host clean soil event at Watts community garden

The team, made up of students, staff, and faculty from UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health, Samueli School of Engineering, and Luskin School of Public Affairs, screened 100 soil samples.

March 9, 2026

UCLA Fielding-led research finds connections between work, diet, and chronic illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease

Peer-reviewed studies show chronic illnesses can stem from the combination of long work hours, shift work, poor eating habits, and poor diet.

March 2, 2026

Associated Press | "Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms"

The Associated Press interviewed Dr. Dana Rose Garfin, a psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, about how to cope with stress from the news of the day.

February 25, 2026

Dr. Yifang Zhu presents 51st Lester Breslow Distinguished Lecture

"From Invisible to Visible: How air pollution research informs action in a changing climate" is the latest in the on-going lecture series at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

February 25, 2026

‘Hate is not felt equally’: study reveals who is more likely to experience hate acts

California Health Interview Survey data show which groups of Californians are among the most targeted.

NPR (KCRW) | "EPA rollback may damage public health"

February 23, 2026

NPR | "EPA rollback may damage public health"

NPR affiliate KCRW-FM interviewed Dr. Michael Jerrett, professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, on how decisions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may impact Californians.