"Some manufacturers are calling Amanita muscaria products magic mushroom gummies & not disclosing what mushroom they contain, or not making it clear Amanita muscaria is a different mushroom than psilocybin.” —Eric Leas, PhD, MPH #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth American Journal of Preventive Medicine (AJPM)

2023 PhD in Biostatistics grad Tuo Lin was named a 2024 Chancellor's Dissertation Medal Awardee for his work: "Novel machine learning and statistical models for high dimensional and observational study data: applications to HIV genetic linkage network, fMRI and survey data". 👏

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/…

#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

Extreme heat poses serious risks: increased mortality, #dehydration, #mentalhealth, medication effectiveness and more. Researchers at UC San Diego are at the forefront of investigating heat effects, uncovering insights to help combat these challenges. today.ucsd.edu/story/7-ways-h…

Researchers across disciplines are at the forefront of investigating how #heat affects our well-being, uncovering innovative insights to help combat these new challenges. UC San Diego Health UC San Diego School of Medicine UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy Here are 7 ways heat impacts health 🔥 go.ucsd.edu/4eTjCk2

It's hot! 🌡️ UC San Diego Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSD Geriatrics & Gerontology, Ian Neel, M.D., and Assistant Professor of UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School Public Health, Alexandra Heaney, Ph.D., discuss summer heat waves and their effects on our health with USA TODAY ⬇️

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 Carlos Gould. #PublicHealth news.mongabay.com/2024/07/the-he…

Together, the UC schools of public health are advancing scientific discovery and cultivating new generations of public health professionals. Welcome Wen Public Health!

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. 10news.com/news/local-new…

Smartphones, wearables & medical devices use alerts to inspire users to take healthy actions, such as going for a walk. A study led by Eric Hekler with Junghwan Park looked at ways to counteracting alert fatigue. #PublicHealth #HealthTech #PhysicalActivity youtu.be/Jbkvr9yBTbY?si…

A study led by Rebecca Fielding-Miller([email protected]) 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 kpbs.org/news/quality-o…

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 washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/08…

Researcher, teacher and expert advisor Cinnamon Bloss works across disciplines to understand and shape the impact of #technology on #health and society. Read more: qi.ucsd.edu/bridging-the-g… UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School Public Health UCSD Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion UC San Diego Alumni #Qualcomminstitute

UC San Diego remains among the 10 largest research universities in the nation. Read more in The San Diego Union-Tribune ⬇️ #research UC San Diego School of Medicine UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School Public Health UC San Diego Health UCSD Engineering Scripps Institution of Oceanography sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/15/uc-…

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. mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/1…

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. 🚗💊 Vanya Jones Johns Hopkins HBS ColumbiaPublicHealth Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons CU Department of Emergency Medicine ColoradoSPH UMTRI UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School Public Health bit.ly/3WMVqYo

Even tiny particles of #wildfire smoke can cause cellular damage affecting a person's health beyond the lungs, Carlos Gould told the The New York Times. #PublicHealth nytimes.com/interactive/20…

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 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

"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.” -- Alex Heaney