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July 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times | "Putting dirty air on notice in the Palisades"

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Yifang Zhu, professor in the UCLA Fielding School's Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about her team's work to install air quality sensors in Los Angeles County in the aftermath of the 2025 wildfires.

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July 23, 2025
CBS News | "Doctor discusses the FDA approval of marketing formerly banned Juul e-cigarettes"

Dr. Michael Ong, a professor in the UCLA Fielding School Department of Health Policy Management, was interviewed by CBS News about e-cigarettes and their associated health risks.

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July 23, 2025
Mental health inequities observed across American Indian and Alaska Native subgroups in California, study finds

Data in the report, published by the UCLA Fielding School's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, also showed that many are struggling with day-to-day activities and not receiving care.

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July 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times | "New network of air pollution monitors launches near Palisades fire"

Dr. Yifang Zhu, professor in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Department of Environmental Health Sciences, was quoted by the Los Angeles Times in a report on her work on the impact of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

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July 21, 2025
UCLA-led team completes installation of air quality monitoring network in western Los Angeles County as part of fire recovery efforts

The project – the Community Action Project AIR – provides real-time information to residents about air quality and safety as reconstruction work progresses in Pacific Palisades and adjacent neighborhoods.

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July 21, 2025
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health scholar’s work connects celiac disease, diet, and health policy

Gluten Free for Life: Celiac Disease, Medical Recognition, and the Food Industry, by UCLA Fielding School professor Dr. Emily Abel and published by New York University Press, is now available.

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July 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times | "Researchers find a link between gut bacteria and genes in colitis flare-ups"

Dr. Jonathan Jacobs, professor in the UCLA Fielding School's Department of Epidemiology, was interviewed by the Los Angeles Times about research into colitis.

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July 14, 2025
UCLA researchers improve radiant cooling to make outdoor temperatures feel cooler

Dr. David Eisenman and Dr. Kirsten Schwarz, both with the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, are among the co-authors of the study.

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July 7, 2025
New research reveals alarming decline in U.S. children’s health

Dr. Neal Halfon, professor in the UCLA Fielding School Department of Health Policy and Management and of pediatrics in the David Geffen School of Medicine, was senior author of the research.

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July 3, 2025
U.S. News & World Report | "High levels of particulate matter found near electric vehicle charging stations in L.A."

Dr. Michael Jerrett and Dr. Yifang Zhu, both professors in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Department of Environmental Health Sciences, and researcher Dr. Yuan Yao were all quoted in U.S. News & World Report about their research into air quality and EV charging stations.

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July 2, 2025
UCLA team finds high levels of particulates in air near electric vehicle fast charging stations

The study found pollutant concentrations were significantly higher closer to the charging facilities than the same pollutants were in urban areas generally in Los Angeles County

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July 1, 2025
NPR | "Study: 14 million lives could be lost due to aid cuts"

Dr. James Macinko, professor in the UCLA Fielding School departments of Health Policy and Management and Community Health Sciences, was interviewed about his research into the impact of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

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