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Trust in Science in Uncertain Times: Stephen Hedrick - The Imperative to Vaccinate Nov 13, 2020

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Renowned immunology expert Stephen Hedrick chronicles global pandemic history and biology and explains why the only way to achieve a stable existence with infectious agents like the SARS Cov-2 virus is through immunization. Series: "Deep Look Public Speaker Series" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36550]

Applying the Science of Toxic Stress to Transform Outcomes - Nadine Burke Harris Oct 05, 2020

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Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California's first-ever Surgeon General , is dedicated to changing the way our society deals with the public health crisis of childhood trauma. An overwhelming scientific consensus demonstrates that cumulative adversity, particularly during critical and sensitive developmental periods, is a root cause to some of the most harmful, persistent and expensive health challenges facing our nation. In this keynote address at the 2020 CIRM Grantee Meeting, Dr. Burke Harris explains the science and solutions. Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36328]

The Mission of the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science with Cheryl Anderson PhD MPH MS Sep 28, 2020

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Founding Dean, Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, Cheryl A. M. Anderson, PhD, MPH, MS, shares the work of public health students and professionals at UC San Diego. Excerpted from the September 11, 2020 UC San Diego Foundation Board Meeting. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36418]

A Public Health Conversation with Dean Cheryl Anderson Sep 24, 2020

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The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego addresses 21st century public health challenges and promotes population health and well-being of local, national and international communities. Founding Dean Cheryl Anderson discusses the major public health issues facing our community today. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36415]

Eating Precisely: Merging Nutrition with Individualized Factors to Optimize Metabolic Health Jun 27, 2020

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Dr. Suneil Koliwad is an Endocrinologist and an Expert in Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism. In this talk, he looks at obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease and the historical effects of the 1980's push of low fat diets. He also looks at calories and dieting for weight loss vs the healthspan. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35933]

Impacts of Our Changing Climate on Allergic Respiratory Disease Jun 19, 2020

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People with allergies know that daily weather determines symptoms. Dr. Katherine Gunding explores how climate change is contributing to higher pollen counts and longer pollen seasons. Also, mold allergens that can cause severe asthma and respiratory symptoms are seen with rising sea levels, after hurricanes or with increased humidity. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36096]

Where There's Wildfire There's Smoke Jun 16, 2020

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The duration of the wildfire season is longer and catastrophic wildfires are increasing in frequency due to climate change. There is clear evidence of an association between wildfire smoke and respiratory health. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35924]

Heat-Related Effects on Population Health and Emergency Services Jun 05, 2020

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Extreme heat often results in the highest annual number of death among weather-related disasters. Heat emergencies will increase as the climate changes. Jeremy Lacocque explores what makes a population and an individual vulnerable and the effects of heat on Emergency Medical Services and hospital systems. He also talks about what you can do to avoid heat-related illnesses. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35934]

Climate Change and SARS-CoV-2 Jun 02, 2020

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Both the pandemic and the climate crisis underscore that planetary and human wellbeing are inextricably linked. Dr. Seri Weiser discusses the emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2, the development of severe COVID-19 illness, the pandemic impact on climate change and climate response, and lessons for climate change action from the pandemic response. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35921]

The Health Emergency of our Changing Climate May 28, 2020

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Human health is affected by environmental change. Those impacts are distributed unequally within and between populations and the disparity between those most responsible and those most affected by change. Dr. Thomas Newman describes how you can reduce your own environmental footprint by conserving energy, reducing travel, eating less meat, and offsetting carbon. But individual change alone will not be enough as greater change is necessary. Newman is Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Pediatrics at UCSF and the Chair of San Francisco Bay Area Physicians for Social Responsibility Environmental Health Committee. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35919]

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