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A squirrel forages for winter supplies in Aldrich Park. (Photo by Steve Zylius / UC Irvine) |
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Climate change-driven nutrition gaps |
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(Jun Wu, senior author of the perspective paper and professor of environmental and occupational health) |
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Environmental factors driven by climate change are shaping what ends up on Americans’ plates and how nutritious it is, according to a new study from UC Irvine researchers. “Environmental change is not only an ecological issue. It’s a nutrition and public health issue,” said Margaret Nagai-Singer, first author of the paper and a research fellow in Wen Public Health. “When the food system becomes less stable or less nutritious, people feel it in very real ways – in their health, their medical costs and their daily lives.” |
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An active phishing campaign is currently targeting students at UC Irvine. Bad actors are attempting to steal financial aid refunds and disbursements by gaining unauthorized access to student accounts. Here is a list of what to look out for and how to protect yourself. For assistance, contact Office of Information Technology. |
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Are menopause test kits worthwhile? |
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Menopause kits are in great demand for women who want to determine whether their reproductive years are coming to an end. With over-the-counter and online kits going for $30 to more than $500, it is a very lucrative market. But are they worth the cost? Dr. Rebecca M. Sauer, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who leads the UCI Health menopause program, has doubts. While the kits can accurately detect certain hormone levels, the results by themselves aren't enough to diagnose menopause. “These kits are not necessary for a patient to talk about their medical issues and advocate for themselves,” said Sauer. “It’s important to see a health provider who is experienced in perimenopause and menopause to address their concerns.” |
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A source for all things retirement |
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Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming – especially when you’re juggling today’s needs with long-term goals. My UC Retirement is designed to make retirement planning easier by bringing UC benefits information, planning tools and expert support together in one convenient place. Users can access the site for retirement counseling, learn about retirement benefits (including retiree healthcare coverage) and how to contact RASC. |
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Notes from a future professor |
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(Ngoc Le (back row, second from right) is drawn to the multidimensional nature of academic life.) |
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Ngoc Le, a political science major, is fast-tracking her way to a Ph.D. while discovering the joy of research. “Ms. Le is not only a student who achieves the highest grades but also has a great eye for interesting extensions of extant literatures that will make her a formidable academic social scientist after her doctoral training, which is her next milestone in her academic journey,” said Constantine Manda, assistant professor of political science. |
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#UCIconnected spotlights interesting updates from the UC Irvine community. #IamUCI spotlights profiles of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Send submissions via email or post on social media with the #UCIconnected or #IamUCI hashtags. |
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The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 20 Cited: Gary Richardson, professor of economics |
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The Conversation, Jan. 19 Cited: Jeffrey Wasserstrom, Chancellor’s Professor of history |
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The New York Times, Jan. 18 Cited: Feng Wang, Distinguished Professor of sociology |
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