News | UCLA Fielding

April 3, 2023

Higher lithium levels in drinking water may raise autism risk

For the first time, researchers report possible link between autism and lithium in water supply.

Grand Hope Park with skyline of downtown Los Angeles in background

April 3, 2023

Would more parks and trees help L.A. County residents live longer?

UCLA-led study predicts that an equitable ‘greening’ plan could add up to a million years in collective life expectancy.

April 3, 2023

"Communities of color take the ‘biggest hit’ in Los Angeles’ unequal spread of greenery"

Source: The Guardian

AirTalk COVID Doctors Retrospective LIVE

March 31, 2023

"We Asked 6 Infectious Disease Experts What's Changed Since The Pandemic Began"

Source: LAist

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March 30, 2023

UCLA Fielding staff join colleagues across the University of California for 2023 UC Black Administrators’ Council Conference

March 24, 2023

"Safe sex focus of new California bill would put free condoms in public schools"

Source: USA Today

March 23, 2023

Looking for a carbon-friendly diet? The answer is here

Twenty-six percent of the United States’ total greenhouse gas emissions comes from food production and consumption. So what people choose to eat matters — to personal health and to the global climate.

Source: University of California

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March 15, 2023

Struggles with housing costs during pandemic linked to lack of health care for many Californians

UCLA survey finds one-third of those with housing affordability issues delayed needed medical care.

March 14, 2023

UCLA Fielding Professor Anne Rimoin named to STAT's "ultimate list of leaders in life sciences"

March 2, 2023

BBC News | What Can be Done to Prepare for Future Pandemics?

Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor of epidemiology and the Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, is interviewed by BBC News regarding COVID-19 and what can be done to prepare for future pandemics.

Source: BBC News

How many countries prohibit different areas of gender discrimination at work?

February 28, 2023

US falls far behind most of the world in support for fathers and caregivers of aging adults

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February 21, 2023

New research presented in tackling gun violence as a public health epidemic

Symposium held by UCLA FSPH Center for Health Policy Research highlights new findings to support policy solutions.