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June 28, 2024
Stay healthy and cool during the heat wave
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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May 14, 2024Fake Botox sickens people in 9 states, including California
The CDC is warning consumers about counterfeit Botox that has sickened 15 people from nine states, including California. Dermatologist Oma Agbai tells us how to get safe Botox and watch for alarming symptoms.
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March 27, 2024$3M Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to fund gun violence research
UC Davis Health received a $3 million grant to support research by the Black & Brown Collective. The group is studying gun violence that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.
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March 14, 2024Lower grades, more absences for high schoolers who use both tobacco and cannabis
Students who use both tobacco and cannabis have lower grades and miss more school than students who only use one product or don’t use either.
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February 15, 2024UC Davis medical school ranked among the nation’s best for NIH research funding
The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranked UC Davis School of Medicine among the nation’s leading medical schools in terms of NIH grants. The school had a record of $209 million in NIH funding.
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February 06, 2024Study finds novel weight-loss telewellness program makes financial sense
A “whole health” approach to promoting weight loss among women with low income was found cost-effective, according to a new study by the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research.
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January 24, 2024Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight
Exposure to organophosphate ester flame retardants during pregnancy is linked to premature births and greater fetal growth, according to new UC Davis Health study.
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January 17, 2024$24M NIH grant extends Study of Healthy Aging in African Americans
UC Davis Health received a $24 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the NIH, to extend by five years the ongoing Study of Healthy Aging in African Americans (STAR).
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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 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 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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June 22, 2022
Scientists hope to create a health ‘scorecard’ for dementia risk
An important new study of diverse communities is looking at how brain changes, genetics and other factors contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The results could affect millions. Among people 65 and older, about 1 in 9 has Alzheimer’s disease.
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June 07, 2022Study explores health effects of wildfire exposure on babies and pregnant people
Researchers are looking for pregnant people who were in Northern California during last year’s wildfire season, which included the Dixie and Caldor fires, to take part in a study. They’re exploring the potential impacts of wildfire exposure on pregnancy and babies.
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May 10, 2022Long-term national study of pregnant women finds increase in chemical exposure
A national 12-year study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women, including women in the Sacramento region, found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to fetal development.
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March 25, 2022Half of all women experience false positive mammograms after 10 years of annual screening
Half of all women experience a false positive mammogram after 10 years of annual breast cancer screening with 3D mammography, a UC Davis-led study estimates. This risk was lower for women who had mammograms every other year. 3D screening showed slightly lower false positive results than standard mammography.
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