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Killer Heat in the United States May 27, 2020

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Throughout the US and around the world, extreme heat is on the rise. It's a trend that many of us have perceived even in our own lifetimes. We talk about how heat waves have gotten hotter, less bearable. Kristina Dahl, PhD Senior Climate Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists, explains that extreme heat already presents serious dangers to our health and livelihoods. She looks at data and talks about the future. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35980]

SNAP: Does It Support Health? May 26, 2020

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1 in 9 US households are food insecure. Dr. Hilary Seligman looks at the impact of food insecurity on health across the lifespan. Food insecurity and health are tightly connected. SNAP reduces food insecurity and also the health impacts of food insecurity. Proposed reductions to SNAP benefits are likely to result in poorer health and increased health care expenditures. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35590]

E-cigarettes: Back to the Future May 16, 2020

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E-cigarette myths are plenty and include the false ideas that they are safer than cigarettes, that they help smokers quit and that they don't appeal to kids. Stanton Glantz debunks the myths and talks about policy responses that can help. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35589]

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) May 14, 2020

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A special faculty panel discusses the three different initiatives at UCSF aimed at addressing adverse childhood experience that affect peoples well-being throughout their lifespan. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35588]

California Children’s Services: Nuts and Bolts May 13, 2020

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Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director, California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35797]

Developing Therapies for COVID-19: Understanding the Mechanisms of Attack to Inform Treatment May 11, 2020

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A team of UCSF scientists discuss their groundbreaking blueprint that reveals how COVID-19 hijacks human cells and identifies drug compounds with antiviral activity that target key proteins in these cells. Their research makes predictions about drugs and compounds that could be repurposed to fight the virus. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35928]

Stone Soup: Opportunities in Homelessness and Health May 06, 2020

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Renter's incomes have not caught up to housing costs adding to the causes of homelessness. Dr. Josh Bamberger, Associate Director, UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, discusses what we know about the homeless population and solutions available. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35587]

How a Hospital System Responds to COVID-19: An Interview with Patty Maysent - Compassion Forum May 01, 2020

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How does a hospital system quickly adapt to manage a crisis? Patty Maysent, CEO of UC San Diego Health, describes how a team approach, embracing telehealth, scalable testing, and communication have aided in creating effective and safe systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also discusses her background as a competitive swimmer and how the athlete's mindset can be a useful tool in these stressful times. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35946]

Sugar: The Unsweetened Truth and What We Can Do About It Apr 25, 2020

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Obesity is at the root of silent epidemics such as type 2 diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Laura Schmidt explores the causes and solutions, taking lessons from tobacco: reducing the availability of harmful substances reduces consumption, thereby reducing harms to health. She talks about the UCSF Healthy Beverage Initiative and the effects it has had on employee health. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35586]

How Can We Save Patient Planet Earth? Feb 17, 2020

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Dr. Jonathan Fielding shares his insights and perspective on some of the most pressing public health issues our world faces today. He served as the Public Health Director and Health Officer for Los Angeles County for 16 years where he directed major improvement in preparedness for major public health threats, increased the use of evidence based policies and programs and oversaw the Los Angeles County Health Survey, which provided essential information on the health, health risks and health attitudes of different socio-demographic subpopulations. Series: "LiveWell" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35626]

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