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Kristina A. Varady

June 29, 2023

Water fasts can help you lose weight, but you might gain it back quickly 

Water fasts, where people consume nothing but water, may not be a long-term weight loss strategy

A white pill bottle next to a pile of small orange pills.

June 15, 2023

Multi-city trial will use community centers to bring treatment to opioid users 

Program will utilize nonmedical neighborhood sites to establish and maintain patients on medical treatment for opioid dependence

Medical record in electronic form. Digital EMR with patient health care information. Doctor using tablet in hospital or clinic. Personal data in mobile device. Online database for healthcare history.

June 7, 2023

Electronic health records can contain bias, potentially impacting clinical trials

A lack of representation from underserved groups could impact
clinical trials

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June 6, 2023

A compound from fruit flies could lead to new antibiotics

Nature Chemical Biology study reports on peptide’s antibacterial mechanism 

May 16, 2023

AI voice coach shows promise in psychotherapy for depression and anxiety

App delivering psychotherapy can help patients with mild depression and anxiety

2022 Commencement images

May 1, 2023

UIC celebrates commencement, May 3-6

More than 6,100 degrees will be awarded to eligible undergraduate, graduate and professional students

UIC researchers, from left to right, Drs. Hemant Borase, Tejabhiram Yadavalli, Chandrashekhar Patil and Deepak Shukla, in their lab.

May 1, 2023

Herpes study adds to understanding of viral reinfections, how to potentially prevent them

New research on herpes infections of the eye adds to the understanding of how to target anti-viral drugs.

Cell phone; texting

April 27, 2023

Using quantum physics to secure wireless devices

New paper from UIC Engineering published in Nature Communications

April 25, 2023

U.S. News & World Report releases 2023-2024 graduate school rankings

Several UIC programs earn distinction among the nation’s top 50

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April 19, 2023

Study explores prosocial behavior within, between religious groups

Participants showed more generosity toward strangers when prompted to think about God

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