All Entries by Sharon Parmet
April 9, 2015
Combined sewer systems lead to risk of illness after heavy rainsContamination of drinking water may be to blame for health problems
April 7, 2015
Volunteer group travels the world to treat spinal problemsUI Health surgeon co-founds nonprofit Global Spine Outreach
April 7, 2015
Retirement age out of date, but raising it could harm less educatedGroups with lower life expectancies would suffer, UIC epidemiologist says
April 7, 2015
Fighting health disparities across the globeBenefit set for Friday for Urban Global Health initiative
April 6, 2015
Women smokers concerned about weight less likely to try to quitCessation programs should address fears about weight gain
April 2, 2015
Raising retirement age widens benefit disparities for disadvantagedPopulations with shorter lifespans would lose with Social Security at 70
April 2, 2015
Adolescent drinking affects adult behavior through genetic changesLinked to alcoholism, psychiatric disorders later in life
March 26, 2015
Defense grant helps UIC urologist bring prostate cancer into focusUIC-developed imaging may show aggressive tumors needing treatment
March 23, 2015
Summer treatment program for kids with ADHD begins June 15Life-changing camp for children ages 6-12 is fun, too
March 18, 2015
UI Health physician helps launch bone marrow unit in BangaloreOngoing partnership with hospital in India includes training, research