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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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baby
September 21, 2017
UNICEF: Only 15 countries worldwide have three essential national policies that support families with young children

FSPH's WORLD Policy Analysis Center contributed analysis in a new UNICEF report that says around 85 million children under five live in 32 countries that do not offer families two years of free pre-primary education; paid breastfeeding breaks for new mothers for the first six months; and adequate paid parental leave.

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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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hands stacked on top of each other
July 31, 2017
Community health centers form partnerships to increase capacity, improve service

Policy brief looks at centers in four U.S. regions, including Los Angeles.

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Group exercise class at UCLA
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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graduating students
June 16, 2017
2017 UCLA FSPH Commencement

The Fielding School celebrated 235 graduating MPH, MS and PhD students in a ceremony at Royce Hall attended by family, friends, faculty, staff and students.

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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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teachers
June 8, 2017
FSPH Celebrating Our Teachers 2017

The June 7 event honored Fielding School teachers who have been recognized by students for their outstanding class instruction.

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Dean Jody Heymann (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dr. Luqi Huang of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences.
May 31, 2017
UCLA Fielding School launches official collaboration with China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

University representatives welcome delegates from Beijing to formalize commitment to joint research and training.

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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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