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Child brushing her teeth
April 5, 2018
"We can take care of children by taking care of their teeth"

"We are in the midst of a tooth decay epidemic across the U.S. The implications of that epidemic to children’s health throughout their lives are bad enough that the federal government needs to get involved to secure the future health of America’s children." – Dr. Jonathan Fielding

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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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February 28, 2018
Paid family medical leave in the U.S.: Good for families, good for the economy

The WORLD Policy Analysis Center at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health publishes a comprehensive report examining evidence on the health benefits and economic feasibility of paid family and medical leave.

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Mom and child walking along street
February 28, 2018
Being raised in greener neighborhoods may have beneficial effects on brain development

A study by ISGlobal, in collaboration with Hospital del Mar and UCLA's Fielding School of Public Health, shows for the first time that exposure to green space during childhood is associated with beneficial structural changes in the developing brain.

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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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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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January 22, 2018
CDC awards the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health $2.7 million to train undergraduates as future public health leaders

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity has awarded a five-year, $2.7 million grant to the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health to launch a training program that will inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in public health and strengthen the future public health workforce.

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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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December 19, 2017
A Clear View on Cancer in Jiangsu

Calls for a far-reaching and verifiable research program on the incidence and mortality of cancer in China’s Jiangsu province have been answered.

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doctor
December 13, 2017
40 years after first Ebola outbreak, survivors show signs they can stave off new infection

UCLA-led study holds promise for development of vaccines and therapeutic drugs to fight the virus.

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