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Read some of our 2018-2019 highlights below.

Professor named to prestigious NIH study section

Pramil Singh, DrPH, a professor at Loma Linda University School of Public Health, just became the second graduate of the school to be appointed to serve on an NIH study section. Singh is widely regarded for his work in tobacco cessation in Asia.

Professor named to 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Joan Sabaté, MD, DrPH, a professor at the LLU schools of Public Health and Medicine, was announced as a member of the committee. 20 nationally recognized scientists compose the committee.

Professor named to prestigious NIH study section

Pramil Singh, DrPH, a professor at Loma Linda University School of Public Health, just became the second graduate of the school to be appointed to serve on an NIH study section. Singh is widely regarded for his work in tobacco cessation in Asia.

Professor named to 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Joan Sabaté, MD, DrPH, a professor at the LLU schools ofPublic HealthandMedicine, was announced as a member of the committee last week. 20 nationally recognized scientists compose the committee.

Diabetes prevention program merits CDC recognition

Ernie Medina, DrPh, associate professor at the School of Public Health, and Michael Paalani, DrPh, assistant professor at the School of Public Health, are the program facilitators. The classes are held under the supervision of Holly Craig-Buckholtz, MBA, alumna of LLUSPH and manager of the Diabetes Treatment Center.

Student’s summer practicum helped NFL’s Los Angeles Rams

LLU School of Public Health student Jesse Guiterrez was ecstatic to learn that his application to spend two summers as an intern with the Los Angeles Rams NFL franchise had been accepted.

Diabetes prevention program merits CDC recognition

Ernie Medina, DrPh, associate professor at the School of Public Health, and Michael Paalani, DrPh, assistant professor at the School of Public Health, are the program facilitators. The classes are held under the supervision of Holly Craig-Buckholtz, MBA, alumna of LLUSPH and manager of the Diabetes Treatment Center.

Student’s summer practicum helped NFL’s Los Angeles Rams

LLU School of Public Health student Jesse Guiterrez was ecstatic to learn that his application to spend two summers as an intern with the Los Angeles Rams NFL franchise had been accepted.

School of Public Health assisting Mongolia with tobacco-control measures

Loma Linda University School of Public Health is intensifying its collaboration with Mongolian public health officials to halt the sale of tobacco to children and help smokers who want to quit.

Tobacco cessation program’s research paves way for policy enhancement in Asia

Researchers from the School of Public Health say Mongolian children are targeted for illegal sales of cigarettes near their schools, cementing the foundation for policymakers to implement enhanced regulations for tobacco control.

School of Public Health assisting Mongolia with tobacco-control measures

Loma Linda University School of Public Health is intensifying its collaboration with Mongolian public health officials to halt the sale of tobacco to children and help smokers who want to quit.

Tobacco cessation program’s research paves way for policy enhancement in Asia

Researchers from the School of Public Health say Mongolian children are targeted for illegal sales of cigarettes near their schools, cementing the foundation for policymakers to implement enhanced regulations for tobacco control.

LLUSPH ranked in top 30% of schools of public health in the country

U.S. News & World Reports ranked the Loma Linda University School of Public Health in the top 30%, tied at #56 with 5 other schools our of 177.

Peace Corps gift rings out loud and clear at School of Public Health

A gift from the Peace Corps made a resonant and ringing impression when Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH, president of Loma Linda University Health, presented it to officials of the School of Public Health during President’s Council on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

LLUSPH ranked in top 30% of schools of public health in the country

U.S. News & World Reports ranked the Loma Linda University School of Public Health in the top 30%, tied at #56 with 5 other schools our of 177.

Peace Corps gift rings out loud and clear at School of Public Health

A gift from the Peace Corps made a resonant and ringing impression when Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH, president of Loma Linda University Health, presented it to officials of the School of Public Health during President’s Council on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

Study finds meat, not eggs, is linked to type 2 diabetes

A Loma Linda University School of Public Health study has found that eating eggs is not associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but eating meat is.

Researchers find mold contamination in Eastern Coachella Valley

Mold is a major health hazard in communities in the Eastern Coachella Valley, according to researchers from Loma Linda University and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Study finds meat, not eggs, is linked to type 2 diabetes

A Loma Linda University School of Public Health study has found that eating eggs is not associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but eating meat is.

Researchers find mold contamination in Eastern Coachella Valley

Mold is a major health hazard in communities in the Eastern Coachella Valley, according to researchers from Loma Linda University and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Study finds railyard proximity linked to asthma in children

A study at Loma Linda University School of Public Health found a link between freight-railyard pollution and asthma-related emergency room visits in children.

Researchers find adherence to U.S. dietary guidelines yields health benefits in Spain

Researchers from the United States and Spain recently discovered that adhering to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans yields health benefits for people living in Spain.

Study finds railyard proximity linked to asthma in children

A study at Loma Linda University School of Public Health found a link between freight-railyard pollution and asthma-related emergency room visits in children.

Researchers find adherence to U.S. dietary guidelines yields health benefits in Spain

Researchers from the United States and Spain recently discovered that adhering to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans yields health benefits for people living in Spain.

Study links unhealthy diet to mental illness in California adults

A study has found that poor mental health is linked with poor diet quality — regardless of personal characteristics such as gender, education, age, marital status and income level.  

The risks of eating red meat (even in small portions)

A new study out of Loma Linda University Health suggests that eating red and processed meats — even in small amounts — may increase the risk of death from all causes, especially cardiovascular disease.

Study links unhealthy diet to mental illness in California adults

A study has found that poor mental health is linked with poor diet quality — regardless of personal characteristics such as gender, education, age, marital status and income level.  

The risks of eating red meat (even in small portions)

A new study out of Loma Linda University Health suggests that eating red and processed meats — even in small amounts — may increase the risk of death from all causes, especially cardiovascular disease.

Vegans found to have highest number of disease-fighting biomarkers

A new study at Loma Linda University School of Public Health has found another health advantage of following a vegan diet. Although other vegetarian diets also performed well, vegans were found to have the healthiest levels of diet-related biomarkers.

Plant-based diets are linked to lower obesity, BMI among Hispanic Adventists

A study found that plant-based diets are associated with lower weight and BMI among Hispanic and Latino members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A follow-up study will determine if that is also true for Hispanics and Latinos in general.

Vegans found to have highest number of disease-fighting biomarkers

A new study at Loma Linda University School of Public Health has found another health advantage of following a vegan diet. Although other vegetarian diets also performed well, vegans were found to have the healthiest levels of diet-related biomarkers.

Plant-based diets are linked to lower obesity, BMI among Hispanic Adventists

A study found that plant-based diets are associated with lower weight and BMI among Hispanic and Latino members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A follow-up study will determine if that is also true for Hispanics and Latinos in general.

LLU professor says avocados may not be the pits when it comes to weight loss

Can eating avocados actually help people lose weight? A new study at Loma Linda University School of Public Health will find out.

International vegetarian nutrition congress highlights plant-based nutrition

The 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition gathered 782 scientists, physicians, nutritionists and health care professionals at Loma Linda University for a three-day conference beginning Feb. 26, 2018

LLU professor says avocados may not be the pits when it comes to weight loss

Can eating avocados actually help people lose weight? A new study at Loma Linda University School of Public Health will find out.

International vegetarian nutrition congress highlights plant-based nutrition

The 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition gathered 782 scientists, physicians, nutritionists and health care professionals at Loma Linda University for a three-day conference beginning Feb. 26, 2018

Loma Linda’s longevity legacy

This story originally appeared in Scope magazine. In 1951, the late Mervyn Hardinge, MD, DrPH, PhD, stood in front of a skeptical doctoral defense committee at Harvard University to present his findings on whether a vegetarian diet provided adequate nutrition.

“Does a vegetarian make an appropriate investigator for this type of study?” a committee member asked.

Study says meat protein is unhealthy, but protein from nuts and seeds is heart smart

A new study has found that protein from nuts and seeds is better for the heart than meat protein.

Loma Linda’s longevity legacy

This story originally appeared in Scope magazine. In 1951, the late Mervyn Hardinge, MD, DrPH, PhD, stood in front of a skeptical doctoral defense committee at Harvard University to present his findings on whether a vegetarian diet provided adequate nutrition.

“Does a vegetarian make an appropriate investigator for this type of study?” a committee member asked.

Study says meat protein is unhealthy, but protein from nuts and seeds is heart smart

A new study has found that protein from nuts and seeds is better for the heart than meat protein.

Overcoming ACEs by Lifestyle

This story originally appeared in Scope magazine. Adverse Childhood Experiences are linked to health issues, but researcher Rhonda Spencer-Hwang is uncovering some solutions.

Prevention research at LLU School of Public Health featured at donor event

Three prominent researchers from Loma Linda University School of Public Health delivered an overview of what their research is doing to help improve the health of individuals, populations and the planet at a special dinner last month for donors to the school.

Overcoming ACEs by Lifestyle

This story originally appeared in Scope magazine. Adverse Childhood Experiences are linked to health issues, but researcher Rhonda Spencer-Hwang is uncovering some solutions.

Prevention research at LLU School of Public Health featured at donor event

Three prominent researchers from Loma Linda University School of Public Health delivered an overview of what their research is doing to help improve the health of individuals, populations and the planet at a special dinner last month for donors to the school.

Using GIS technology to map adherence to cancer screenings

A Loma Linda University School of Public Health researcher is trying to find out why some U.S. military veterans are reluctant to use a popular test for colorectal cancer.

LLU School of Public Health intensifies focus on geoinformatics with GIS certificate, cognate courses

Two new programs at Loma Linda University School of Public Health aim to help public health professionals enhance their careers with sophisticated GIS technology.

Using GIS technology to map adherence to cancer screenings

A Loma Linda University School of Public Health researcher is trying to find out why some U.S. military veterans are reluctant to use a popular test for colorectal cancer.

LLU School of Public Health intensifies focus on geoinformatics with GIS certificate, cognate courses

Two new programs at Loma Linda University School of Public Health aim to help public health professionals enhance their careers with sophisticated GIS technology.

Loma Linda University School of Public Health offers three online learning programs

A key reason people choose online classes over traditional classroom learning is convenience.

Loma Linda University School of Public Health to offer PhD in nutrition

Loma Linda University School of Public Health will offer a PhD degree in nutrition with an advanced research focus on plant-based nutrition, making it the only doctoral program in nutrition in Southern California.

Loma Linda University School of Public Health offers three online learning programs

A key reason people choose online classes over traditional classroom learning is convenience.

Loma Linda University School of Public Health to offer PhD in nutrition

Loma Linda University School of Public Health will offer a PhD degree in nutrition with an advanced research focus on plant-based nutrition, making it the only doctoral program in nutrition in Southern California.

Paper explores the global influence of the Seventh-day Adventist Church on diet

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is an international advocate for the benefits of healthful living.

Cold-parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspring

Research has found that early-life stress is associated with shorter telomeres, a measurable biomarker of accelerated cellular aging and increased disease risk later in life.

Paper explores the global influence of the Seventh-day Adventist Church on diet

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is an international advocate for the benefits of healthful living.

Cold-parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspring

Research has found that early-life stress is associated with shorter telomeres, a measurable biomarker of accelerated cellular aging and increased disease risk later in life.