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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.

Tour de UCLA at FSPH's National Public Health Week 2016

April 11, 2016

National Public Health Week 2016 at UCLA

FSPH's Students of Color for Public Health organized a week of public health education and awareness events across the UCLA campus.

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.

January 22, 2016

Long-term exposure to ozone may increase risk of lung and cardiovascular deaths

Dr. Michael Jerrett, FSPH Environmental Health Sciences chair, co-authored a study on long-term ozone exposure and mortality, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

January 15, 2016

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, used to prevent HIV, found to be as safe as aspirin

Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, adjunct professor in the Department of Epidemiology, co-authored a study that showed a new drug to prevent HIV infection to be as safe as aspirin.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

January 13, 2016

Mental health conditions more common among those who undergo bariatric surgery

Results of UCLA-led study suggest a possible mental health benefit for some people who have the weight loss surgery.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

January 13, 2016

Dr. Patricia Ganz to receive national honor for improving the quality of cancer care

UCLA FSPH cancer pioneer will receive an inaugural award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for improving the quality of cancer care from prevention through survivorship.

Source: The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

January 5, 2016

Mexico’s murder rate led to decrease in men’s average life expectancy in first decade of 21st century