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Diabetes and Obesity: An Urgent Global Health Crisis
Despite many treatments and technological advances, the health of the US and global populations co
ntinues to decline. Chronic disease continues to increase and have a detrimental effect on personal health and health-care costs.
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North Korea: The Knowns and Unknowns Inside the Hermit Kingdom - Conference Call Series
Last month’s media frenzy surrounding the health and possible death of North Korean leader, Kim Jo
ng-un, has reiterated how tightly the country controls information and how difficult it is for the international press to confirm speculations.
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Life in Isolation: How to Fight the Loneliness Epidemic
In the midst of a global pandemic, another hidden public health crisis has emerged: loneliness. Lo
neliness affects people of all ages, but it is particularly prevalent among older adults.
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Center for the Future of Aging 2019 Summer Recap
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North Korea: The Knowns and Unknowns Inside the Hermit Kingdom
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North Korea: The Knowns and Unknowns In
side the Hermit Kingdom
Friday, May 22 | 8:30 am - 9:15 am SGT
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City of Berkeley honored by Milken Institute and The SCAN Foundation for leadership in serving its aging population
SACRAMENTO, September 16, 2019--The City of Berkeley is the winner of the 2019 Innovation Award pres
ented by The SCAN Foundation in collaboration with the Milken Institute
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Life in Isolation: How to Fight the Loneliness Epidemic
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Life in Isolation: How to Fight the Lon
eliness Epidemic
Tuesday, May 26 | 10 am PST
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A Diseased Nation: COVID-19 as a Deadly Symptom of Systemic Racism in the US
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During and in the aftermath of this pandemic, there is an opportunity to look at our current poli
cies and systems and identify ways to reverse the impacts of structural and systemic racism.,
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How federal ‘opportunity zone’ tax incentive can help California build an inclusive economy
Judging by frequently quoted numbers, California’s economy is vibrant and its future is bright.
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Milken Institute COVID-19 tracker update identifies more than 100 vaccines and nearly 200 treatments in development
Nine vaccines and more than 50 treatment candidates currently in clinical trials.
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A Bold Look Forward with a New Marshall Plan
As of May 2020, the African American community stands at the door of a double crisis: First, African
Americans make up approximately 40 percent of the overall fatality rates tied to COVID-19, according to the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease ,
The African American community marches forward, contributing, adding value, helping, leaning in—everything, but benefiting.
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Redefining Asia: How Asia Is Disrupting Aging
Our world is about to be turned upside down. Next year, the number of people 65 and older will outnu
mber children under age 5. Around the world, countries are preparing to meet the challenge of aging and its consequences.
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