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June 30, 2016

U.S. needs greater preparation for next severe public health threats, independent panel finds

In a report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), an Independent Panel formed to review HHS’s response to Ebola made several recommendations on how the nation’s federal public health system should strengthen its response to major public health threats, both internationally and domestically.

June 27, 2016

E-cigarette vapors could be toxic to oral cavity, UCLA study finds

Researchers find that vapors kill cells in the mouth, which could lead to health problems.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

June 27, 2016

LGBT rights and protections are scarce in constitutions around the world, UCLA study finds

FSPH WORLD’s study provides global analysis of constitutional rights based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

June 3, 2016

FSPH: Celebrating Our Teachers 2016

The June 2 event honored Fielding School teachers who have been recognized by students for their outstanding class instruction.

May 16, 2016

Onyebuchi Arah to receive $10,000 Causality in Statistics Education Award

Corrina Moucheraud, FSPH assistant professor of health policy and management

May 2, 2016

Funding decline for a U.S. government HIV/AIDS initiative raises concerns

UCLA research reveals a 33% drop in key part of PEPFAR budget from 2013 to 2014.

April 13, 2016

UCLA research suggests that gut bacteria could help prevent cancer

Researchers have shown that various types of intestinal bacteria might be factors in both causing and preventing obesity, and in other conditions and diseases.

March 30, 2016

Longer maternity leave linked to better infant health

McGill, UCLA study of low- and middle-income countries shows paid maternity leave policies could help prevent infant deaths.

Source: PLoS Medicine

March 21, 2016

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation awards $5.44 million to UCLA to create program to train future world leaders

Grant invests in the next generation of leaders to advance the achievement of the sustainable development goals.

Source: Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

March 17, 2016

Expanding use of recycled water would benefit the environment and human health

UCLA Fielding School researchers propose conservation strategy for California that could have global applications.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

March 10, 2016

Majority of California adults have prediabetes or diabetes

Nearly half of California adults, including one out of every three young adults, have either prediabetes — a precursor to type 2 diabetes — or undiagnosed diabetes, according to a UCLA study released today.

Source: UCLA Center For Health Policy Research

February 17, 2016

Pesticide mixtures may increase health risks but are still unregulated by California, UCLA report says

A UCLA study has found that the state agency responsible for protecting Californians from the dangers of pesticides is failing to assess the health risks likely posed by pesticide mixtures, which are believed to be more harmful than individual pesticides.