All health medicine
August 30, 2023
New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation, childhood blood lead levelsResearchers find this to be true even when adjusting for socioeconomic status
August 25, 2023
How a research team moved from tackling vaccine hesitancy to addressing broader issues of mistrustThe group’s goals have evolved into seeking stronger relationships between the community and health care institutions
August 24, 2023
Training immune cells to remove ‘trash’ helps resolve lung inflammationResearchers identified cells in the lungs that can reduce excessive inflammation, which can lead to death
July 25, 2023
Menstrual cups can help prevent infection, improve vaginal healthA study in Kenya found that menstrual cups helped girls avoid certain types of infections
July 20, 2023
Role of key metabolic enzyme in liver fibrosis defined by UIC scientistsA team led by Nissim Hay identified a pathway that triggers the organ’s responsible to injury and illness.
July 20, 2023
Powerhouse proteins protect heart cells from chemotherapy damageUIC researchers’ discovery suggests new clinical possibilities
June 30, 2023
HIV partner notification program found effective in prisonsThe first test of the model with an incarcerated population saw an increase in HIV testing and diagnosis
June 29, 2023
Water fasts can help you lose weight, but you might gain it back quicklyWater fasts, where people consume nothing but water, may not be a long-term weight loss strategy
June 22, 2023
Medical writing with language models: faster but faultierCollege of Medicine physicians test whether language models can help write research papers and communicate with patients
June 15, 2023
Multi-city trial will use community centers to bring treatment to opioid usersProgram will utilize nonmedical neighborhood sites to establish and maintain patients on medical treatment for opioid dependence