In the Media
PFAS exposure via drinking water contamination may play a role in childhood cancer risk
“While these results do not confirm that PFAS exposure directly causes childhood cancers, they add to a growing body of evidence highlighting potential health risks. Further studies are needed to confirm and better understand these associations, but this research underscores the importance of clean drinking water and continued regulatory efforts to protect public health.” (Natalie Binczewski)
Study finds possible links between PFAS exposure and childhood cancers
“Our findings indicate suggestive associations between predicted prenatal PFAS exposure and certain childhood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and Wilms tumors.” (Natalie Binczewski)
Are Plastic Takeout Containers Harming Your Heart Health? Here’s What New Research Reveals
“To suggest an association between exposure to plastic derivatives or plastics that could be released into the water and cardiovascular diseases, the study population must consider a broader sample in age and ethnicity.” (Andrea De Vizcaya-Ruiz)
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Student Voices
From Undergrad to PhD: A Journey Through Public Health at UC Irvine
I’ve always been drawn to the intersections of social justice and health, particularly the relationships between food and chronic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes, and how these issues disproportionately affect communities of color. Prior to making my way to the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, I thought sociology
Harnessing the power of machine learning in stroke prediction
Breaking New Ground in Healthcare Analytics As a public health researcher focusing on stroke and related outcomes, I’ve always been fascinated by the complexity of medical data, e.g. extensive information about health conditions, symptoms, and treatments across various settings. What often struck me was how traditional analysis methods struggle to effectively handle this wealth of
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