Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science @UCSanDiego uses innovation, education & service to advance wellbeing & social justice.
9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla CA
Joined November 2019
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Are Mushroom Edibles Safe and Legal?
“I can’t say with any confidence that there’s any product that’s safe.”@eric_leas
The safest choice for people is to visit a state-regulated facilities. #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy
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A new study by @UCSanDiego researchers reports displaced Syrian refugees with higher reported self-compassion were less likely to report poor mental health outcomes. @UCSanDiegoSPH @UCSDMedSchool @UCSDCompassion #MentalHealth #SelfCompassion #Refugee
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"Even though droughts appear to decrease Valley fever cases in the short term, the net effect is an increase in cases over time, particularly as we experience more frequent and severe droughts due to climate change.” -- @AlexKHeaney
Research identifies seasonal patterns of #ValleyFever showing drought reduces seasonal peaks but leads to bigger surges later. Results have implications for #publichealth & how #climatechange impacts infectious diseases
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Most studies on climate-induced health effects have focused on developed countries. Jordan has seen little research on impacts of temperature on mortality. A 19-year analysis highlights vulnerability among some groups. #ClimateHealth #PublicHealth
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Even tiny particles of #wildfire smoke can cause cellular damage affecting a person's health beyond the lungs, @gould_cf told the @nytimes. #PublicHealth nytimes.com/interactive/2024…
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Older adult drivers taking multiple medications at higher risk of hard-braking events behind the wheel. Risk increases as the number of meds goes up. 🚗💊 @SafePhD @JohnsHopkinsHBS @ColumbiaMSPH @ColumbiaPS @CUEmergency @ColoradoSPH @UMTRI @UCSanDiegoSPH bit.ly/3WMVqYo
Eggs are readily available & relatively low cost source of protein and other nutrients. A study led by Donna Kritz-Silverstein suggests people should not shy away from eating eggs as they may have a role in the maintenance of cognitive function over time.
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@UCSanDiego remains among the 10 largest research universities in the nation. Read more in @sdut ⬇️ #research
@UCSDMedSchool @UCSDPharmacy @UCSanDiegoSPH @UCSDHealth @UCSDJacobs @Scripps_Ocean
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Researcher, teacher and expert advisor @CinnamonBloss works across disciplines to understand and shape the impact of #technology on #health and society. Read more: qi.ucsd.edu/bridging-the-gap… @UCSanDiegoSPH @UCSDCompassion @UCSDalumni #Qualcomminstitute
How does record-breaking heat affect residents of Death Valley? It poses many health risks like accidental injuries, mental health conditions & nervous system problems said Alexandra Heaney, PhD. #PublicHealth #ExtremeWeather
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A study led by @rkfmiller is evaluating the connection between parent burnout & childcare. "We were really curious if childcare could potentially be a source of resilience and support rather than one more thing to be juggling." #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth
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Smartphones, wearables & medical devices use alerts to inspire users to take healthy actions, such as going for a walk. A study led by @ehekler with @ffee21 looked at ways to counteracting alert fatigue. #PublicHealth #HealthTech #PhysicalActivity
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A woman searches for the people who performed #CPR to save her husband's life. Learning CPR is easy and you can make a difference in the lives of family, friends or even strangers. Get trained today: revivesurvive.ucsd.edu.
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Together, the UC schools of public health are advancing scientific discovery and cultivating new generations of public health professionals. Welcome @UCIPublicHealth!
Exciting news 🌟 there’s a new School of Public Health in California!
👉 @UCIPublicHealth ✨
The 4th public health school in the UC system, alongside @UCBerkeleySPH @UCLAFSPH @UCSanDiegoSPH, the new school will help train the next generation of CA’s public health leaders 💛
Increases in #wildfires are fueling concerns over the impacts of smoke on human health. Policy fails when it comes to air pollution from wildfires, said @gould_cf. #PublicHealth
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It's hot! 🌡️
@UCSanDiego Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at @UCSDGeriatrics, Ian Neel, M.D., and Assistant Professor of @UCSanDiegoSPH, Alexandra Heaney, Ph.D., discuss summer heat waves and their effects on our health with @USATODAY ⬇️
Millions of Americans live without AC. Here's how they stay cool. usatoday.com/story/news/nati…
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Researchers across disciplines are at the forefront of investigating how #heat affects our well-being, uncovering innovative insights to help combat these new challenges.
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Here are 7 ways heat impacts health 🔥
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Extreme heat poses serious risks: increased mortality, #dehydration, #mentalhealth, medication effectiveness and more. Researchers at @UCSanDiego are at the forefront of investigating heat effects, uncovering insights to help combat these challenges.
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#Congratulations to the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science 2024 #graduates! If you were not able to join our #commencement ceremony, the live event is available online - lnkd.in/gjyQ-JCC
ALT The 2024 Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science 2024 graduates standing in the amphitheater seating at the Epstein Family Amphitheater
The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science 2024 #Commencement Ceremony will take place at 10 am today. Watch it #live on our website and follow along with our commencement program - hwsph.ucsd.edu/news-calendar…
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