2024

"This study contributes to our already robust evidence base suggesting that higher intakes of added sugar negatively impact cardiovascular health. Some of the clearest associations with increased cardiovascular disease risk are from sugar-sweetened beverages." (Matthew Landry)

"Many other studies linking PFAS exposure to a variety of health problems including cancer, decreased antibody response to vaccines, and increased cholesterol and triglycerides, and our dose-response analysis for kidney cancer and others for antibody response have showed that health risks are increased even at very low doses, indicating that there might not be any safe level of exposure for these toxicants." (Scott Bartell)

"The new findings, while promising, should be interpreted with caution. Observational studies like this can show associations but cannot definitively prove cause and effect. … It's important to consider other lifestyle factors that may be influencing the results." (Simin Liu)

"The intersection of racism and health care continues to have profound effects on Black Americans, particularly as they age. Older Black Americans experience a double burden: the accumulated impact of historical discrimination in jobs, housing, education, and health care, alongside ongoing exposure to systemic racism in the health care system and stressful environmental, social, and economic conditions." (Karen Lincoln)

"It'[s] plausible that the flavonoids in dark chocolate might offer protection against Type 2 diabetes...More rigorous research [is] needed to show cause and effect, and to understand whether there's an optimal amount and frequency of dark chocolate consumption that’s necessary to produce health benefits. " (Simin Liu)

"Our finding builds upon our team's previous work connecting long-term exposure to air pollution and the increased risk for PPD. Air pollution and heat make a harmful combination on our bodies as rising temps can stimulate our body to absorb more air pollution through sweat, increased skin blood flow, and breathing more." (Jun Wu)

"The result is pollution of land, groundwater and occasionally in some parts of the world when they’re burned, in air pollution. The health effects are myriad." (Dele Ogunseitan)

"Though the causes of spontaneous preterm birth are complex and not fully understood, our study identifies air pollution as a contributing factor, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. " (Jun Wu)

"The obesity epidemic in California is real, and disproportionately impacts Latino, Black, and low-income communities. Action is needed now more than ever. " (Denise Payán)

"More than 1 in 4 adults in California are obese and nearly 1 in 5 teenagers are either overweight or obese. The obesity epidemic in California is real, and disproportionately impacts Latino, Black, and low-income communities. Action is needed now more than ever. " (Denise Payán)