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Pediatrician checking the mouth of a young child
February 17, 2022
"California eyes end to Medi-Cal premiums for children, vulnerable adults"

CalMatters interviewed Dr. Nadereh Pourat, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management and associate director of FSPH’s UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, about reducing Medi-Cal premiums to zero for children.

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Dr. Anne Rimoin on BBC
February 17, 2022
"What does life look like with fewer cases?"

The BBC interviewed Dr. Anne Rimoin, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and the Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health, about the future of the pandemic response in the United States and globally.

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February 16, 2022
"Sandy Hook families reach historic $73 million settlement with gun maker"

ABC interviewed Dr. Michael Rodriguez, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of community health sciences, about the public health aspects of firearms violence in the United States.

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COVID-19 virus close-up
February 16, 2022
"What do the next six months look like for the COVID pandemic?"

Fortune interviewed Dr. Timothy Brewer, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology, about the future course of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Table full of adaptogens
February 16, 2022
What are adaptogens and the possible benefits of taking them?

Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health assistant professor of community health sciences and senior dietitian at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, addresses taking adaptogens – herbs or plants thought to neutralize the effects of stress on the body.

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Hand in shape of heart on stomach
February 15, 2022
"How to biohack your gut health"

Women’s Health interviewed Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health assistant professor of community health sciences, about how to maximize gut health.

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February 11, 2022
"Californians more cautious about COVID-19"

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and community health sciences, about polling showing Californians are taking precautions against spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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February 9, 2022
Opinion: "Rich and poor countries have to work together to solve the COVID problem"

The Global Times (China) interviewed Dr. Jared Diamond, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of environmental health sciences, about the themes of his Pulitzer Prize-winning work, Guns, Germs, and Steel, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dr. Roger Detels
February 9, 2022
Dr. Roger Detels presents “Recognizing Opportunities” at the 47th Lester Breslow Distinguished Lecture

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health distinguished research professor of epidemiology and infectious diseases, Dr. Roger Detels, delivered the 47th Lester Breslow Distinguished Lecture.

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February 6, 2022
How to celebrate the Super Bowl safely

Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and community health sciences, address how to reduce risk from COVID-19 at the Super Bowl and related events .

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February 4, 2022
"Consistently wearing high-quality masks offers strong protection"

The New York Times interviewed Dr. Anne Rimoin, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and the Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health, about research by the California Department of Public Health that found wearing high-quality masks offers strong protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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February 3, 2022
‘Zoom face’ phenomenon has people eyeing plastic surgery

Dr. Vickie Mays, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management and of psychology in the UCLA College, addresses body dissatisfaction, or dysmorphia, stemming from the pandemic.

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