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Hypertension Found in Children Exposed to Flower Pesticides

UC San Diego Health — May 12, 2022

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found higher blood pressure and pesticide exposures in children associated with a heightened pesticide spraying period around the Mother’s Day flower harvest. This study involved boys and girls living near flower crops in Ecuador.

How SARS-CoV-2 Went from Single Cases to Overwhelming Continents

UC San Diego Health — May 12, 2022

Early detection and intervention stanched the first known introductions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into North America and Europe, validating the effectiveness of quick, comprehensive testing and contact tracing, but inadequate public health measures allowed the virus to take hold.

How the Eyes Might Be Windows to the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

UC San Diego Health — May 12, 2022

UC San Diego researchers say that measuring how quickly a person’s pupil dilates while they are taking cognitive tests may be a low-cost, low-invasive method to aid in screening individuals at increased genetic risk for AD before cognitive decline begins.

How to Reduce Obesity among Latino Children, with Precision

UC San Diego Health — May 12, 2022

Researchers at UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute have received $3 million to create a precision, community-based program to address specific health problems related to adverse childhood experiences that contribute to childhood obesity among Latinos.

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