Young Adults Drive Historic Decline in Smoking
Cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults.
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New UC San Diego Bachelor of Science Program Proposed in South County
If funded by the State of California, a collaborative public health degree with Southwestern College would make higher education more accessible in the South Bay.
Even Light Exercise Could Help Slow Cognitive Decline in People at Risk of Alzheimer’s
In a landmark clinical trial, coordinated by the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study at UC San Diego, people at risk for Alzheimer's who exercised at low or moderate-high intensity showed less cognitive decline when compared to those receiving usual care.
6 Ways UC San Diego Research is Future-Proofing the Planet
Our planet is under growing pressure—whether it’s the safety of the food we eat, the quality of the air we breathe or the stability of the systems we rely on—and UC San Diego researchers are stepping up with science-driven solutions.
Addressing Tobacco Use in California’s Native American Communities
The California Native American Tobacco Initiative Evaluation (CAITIE) – led the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego – has emerged as a leader in the effort to evaluate the impact of culturally tailored tobacco use prevention initiatives.
Chasing a Moving Target: Research Ethics in a Digital Age
Professor Camille Nebeker and team support researchers and study participants in a rapidly changing technology environment.
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Why sitting all day is so bad for you — and what to do about it
Washington Post, May 7
Blood Test Could Predict Dementia Risk for Women 25 years Early
The Times, March 10
The true cost of Ecuador’s perfect roses: how the global flower trade poisons workers
The Guardian, February 20
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