As flu season returns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts are concerned that relaxed attitudes and safety precautions may lead to a more severe flu season compared to last year. Read more...
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Academics, Campus, News, Science & Health
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October 14, 8:53 am
Medical students vocalize opposition to newly appointed interim dean
Medical students expressed their opposition to the recent appointment of Dr. Steven Dubinett as the interim dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine in an email to medical school administrators. Read more...
Photo: Medical students opposed the appointment of Dr. Steven Dubinett as interim dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine in a letter addressed to UCLA administrators, citing a lack of transparency and input from student trainees and faculty. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)
California, News, Science & Health
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October 14, 8:46 am
Report anticipates future shortage of registered nurses in California
California will likely experience a shortage of registered nurses over the next five years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from UC San Francisco. Read more...
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Academics, California, News, Science & Health
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October 9, 8:56 pm
UCLA hosts 2021 E.R. Brown Symposium to discuss policies for ending homelessness
Panelists at the 2021 E.R. Brown Symposium discussed the causes of homelessness and advocated for solutions earlier this week, emphasizing the importance of having those with lived experiences of homelessness lead the conversation. Read more...
Photo: Public officials, activists and researchers discussed evidence-based solutions for homelessness at the 2021 E.R. Brown Symposium earlier this week. (Caroline Sha/Daily Bruin)
California, News, Science & Health
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October 7, 3:36 pm
UCLA study reveals ozone pollution elevates risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
Exposure to ozone pollution can increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a recent UCLA study. In the study published Sept. 8, the ozone-related risk of developing diabetes among individuals with high levels of physical activity was 1.5 times that of those with lower levels of activity. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA study found that exposure to ozone pollution could outweigh the benefits of exercise in preventing Type 2 diabetes. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A Closer Look, Higher Education, News, Science & Health
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October 7, 7:30 am
Latino scientific researchers reflect on achievements, importance of mentorship
Editor’s note: Daily Bruin used Latino, Latina, Latinx and Hispanic in this article according to sources’ preferences. Stephanie Correa didn’t know she wanted to be a researcher at first. Read more...
Photo: Latina and Latino researchers in the sciences, such as assistant professor Stephanie Correa, reflect on their accomplishments and the importance of mentorship in shaping their careers. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
California, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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October 6, 1:29 pm
Los Angeles to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at most indoor businesses
This post was updated Oct. 6 at 11:25 p.m. The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that would require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter most indoor businesses beginning Nov. Read more...
Photo: A Los Angeles City Council ordinance passed Wednesday may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor businesses starting Nov. 4, if signed by Mayor Eric Garcetti. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)