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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.

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.

February 20, 2018

U.S. News & World Report: Tame the Flu

It's time to get serious about a universal flu vaccine.

Source: U.S. News & World Report

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.

Source: Fielding School Public Health Newsletter

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.

Source: U.S. News & World Report

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.

December 21, 2017

U.S. News & World Report: The High Cost of Rising Drug Prices

Pharmaceutical company profits should not outweigh the public interest.

Source: U.S. News & World Report

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.

Source: Fielding School Public Health Newsletter

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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December 6, 2017

Population of Americans with Alzheimer’s will more than double by 2060, UCLA study shows

47 million Americans already demonstrate some evidence of susceptibility to the disease.

November 30, 2017

With $6.6 million award from PCORI, UCLA scientists to study effectiveness of strategies designed to increase the use of the HPV vaccine to prevent cancer

Five-year project could help to inform national efforts to improve HPV vaccination in underserved populations.

Source: UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

November 16, 2017

U.S. News & World Report: Our Lifestyles Are Killing Us

America is facing a Type 2 diabetes epidemic stemming from lack of exercise and poor diet.

Source: U.S. News & World Report