Family-based heart health
This article was originally published on UCI News, written by Nicholas Schou. Summary In the U.S., stroke and cardiovascular disease are significant contributors to mortality, but heart disease and hypertension are of particular concern in Latino communities, where 1 in 4 deaths can be attributed to one or the other. Heart disease ranks as the
In the Media
Heat Stress Has Damaging Impact on Older Adult’s Vital Organs
“Inflammation in the brain and spine contributes to cognitive decline, compromises the ability to form new neurons, and exacerbates age-related diseases. By investigating the effects of heat stress on the gut-liver-brain crosstalk, we can better protect our increasingly vulnerable aging population.” (Saurabh Chatterjee)
Molecular Evidence Of Heat Stress Damage To Gut, Liver, And Brain In Elderly Mice
“Our findings have the potential to be used for the development of prognostic and therapeutic markers for precise interventions. In a dynamically changing global landscape, the imminent threat of climate change is evident in rising temperatures, raising concerns about intermittent heat waves. Our heating planet is undoubtedly leading to acute and chronic heat stress that harms the health of our aging population.” (Saurabh Chatterjee)
The FDA just approved a new sugar substitute—but is it healthier?
“I think having substitutes and replacements for added sugars that reduce energy and sugar intake and have no unintended impacts on health is something that would be welcomed by the public, scientists and clinicians.” (Andrew Odegaard)
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Student Voices
Illegality, Work, and Health
“Legal status” is a critical title assigned by governments that dictates access to many socioeconomic resources, it also matters for health and overall well-being. “Illegality” is the process of assigning opportunities and resources for immigrant subgroups based on state-created legal status categories (e.g., undocumented/unauthorized, lawful permanent residents, naturalized). As public health researchers, we can shed
Equity in hearing healthcare isn’t just a public health problem
Doctoral student and licensed clinical audiologist, Shade Avery Kirjava (they/them), reveals the inequities that exist in our healthcare system and why the need for reform in hearing health care must happen now.
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