Loma Linda University is a Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California, founded in 1905. It comprises schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health, pharmacy, and allied health, and operates Loma Linda University Health, a major regional medical center. The university and surrounding community are frequently cited as one of the world's "Blue Zones" for longevity, attributed in part to Adventist health practices.