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October 31, 2023Domestic violence involving firearms increased during COVID-19 pandemic
Firearm domestic violence increased in three major U.S. cities during the pandemic according to a new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program.
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September 13, 2023Record external funding supports UC Davis School of Medicine research
UC Davis exceeded $1 billion in external research funding in the fiscal year 2022–23. The School of Medicine contributed 40% of this amount, achieving a new research funding record.
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July 20, 2023
Volunteering in late life may protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia
Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function — specifically, better executive function and episodic memory, according to a new UC Davis study.
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July 14, 2023
First over-the-counter birth control pill approved by FDA: What patients need to know
FDA approval of Opill will allow consumers to buy birth control pills without a prescription at drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores and online.
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July 14, 2023UC Davis Health is advancing tobacco treatment for Medi-Cal members
UC Davis Health received a CA Quits grant and a TRDRP research award that would help support initiatives and resources for people to stop smoking.
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June 29, 2023
Stay healthy and cool during the heatwave
Sacramento’s temperatures are expected to climb into triple-digits this week. UC Davis Health occupational and environmental medicine physician Sheri Belafsky and sports medicine physician Brandee Waite offer tips for staying cool and healthy in the heat.
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June 22, 2023Courtney Lyles is the new director of the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research
Courtney Lyles joins UC Davis as a professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences and the new director of the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research.
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April 11, 2023Farmworker health, safety and rights are focus of conference
UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, a center in the Department of Public Health Sciences, co-sponsored a first-of-its-kind conference aimed at improving farmworker health.
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April 10, 2023Applied Public Health Research Day connects UC Davis students and scholars
At the recent Applied Public Health Research Day, UC Davis students showcased their research, got presentation experience, and benefitted from the feedback of experienced researchers and faculty.
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February 27, 2023
How does wildfire smoke impact pregnancy and children?
UC Davis researchers have been awarded $1.35 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to study the health impacts of wildfire smoke on pregnant people and children.
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February 22, 2023Surprising benefits of using sheep as lawn mowers
The sheep nibbling on lawns at various central campus locations in Davis are doing much more than mowing, fertilizing, and improving the ecosystem—they also are improving people’s mental health.
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February 15, 2023UC Davis School of Medicine receives record amount of NIH funding for second year in a row
In 2022, the UC Davis School of Medicine scored a record amount of NIH research funding — more than $200 million in grants. This placed UC Davis among the nation’s best medical schools, ranking 32nd nationally.
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January 18, 2023
Documental de UC Davis sobre la situación de los trabajadores domésticos durante la pandemia se transmitirá en PBS
Un nuevo documental del Centro de Ciencias de Salud Ambiental de UC Davis, “Dignidad”, se estrenará en estaciones de PBS en todo Estados Unidos a partir del 14 de enero.
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January 12, 2023
New UC Davis documentary set to air on PBS
A new documentary from the UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center, “Dignidad,” premieres on PBS stations across the United States beginning Jan. 14.
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November 17, 2022Quit Tobacco Program helps patients kick the habit with classes, support and counseling
The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout – a day to challenge smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours – marks its 45th anniversary today. UC Davis has a Quit Tobacco Program to help patients and staff with group or individual counseling.
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November 04, 2022National Radiologic Technology Week runs Nov. 6 – 12
The annual celebration recognizes the important work of UC Davis medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.
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October 28, 2022Medical anthropologist seeks to improve care in Black birthing communities
Adeola Oni-Orisan, medical anthropologist and family physician, joined UC Davis Health this month with the Department of Family and Community Medicine. She was simultaneously named a CAMPOS faculty scholar. Her focus is on Black maternal mortality and morbidity, where she seeks to explore how best to address incidents of racial discrimination, harassment, or other bias that often occur in Black birthing communities.
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September 16, 2022Free mammograms for uninsured women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Uninsured women in the community are eligible to receive free mammograms as UC Davis Health marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The mammograms are being scheduled on Saturdays on a first come, first served basis.
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July 01, 2022New study explores experiences of transgender and gender expansive physicians
A first-of-its-kind study published in JAMA delves into the ‘transphobia’ facing transgender and gender expansive physicians. UC Davis emergency medicine physician Angela Jarman helped author the study and said there are lessons to be learned.
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June 29, 2022Easier, more accurate method to detect typhoid infections demonstrated by new study
A new technique for detecting typhoid infections is faster and more accurate than conventional testing, according to a new study. The new approach can significantly help disease monitoring and vaccination planning. An estimated 11 to 20 million people get sick from typhoid every year.
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