All news releases

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 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

June 7, 2023
Electronic health records can contain bias, potentially impacting clinical trialsA lack of representation from underserved groups could impact
clinical trials

June 6, 2023
A compound from fruit flies could lead to new antibioticsNature Chemical Biology study reports on peptide’s antibacterial mechanism

May 16, 2023
AI voice coach shows promise in psychotherapy for depression and anxietyApp delivering psychotherapy can help patients with mild depression and anxiety

May 1, 2023
UIC celebrates commencement, May 3-6More than 6,100 degrees will be awarded to eligible undergraduate, graduate and professional students

May 1, 2023
Herpes study adds to understanding of viral reinfections, how to potentially prevent themNew research on herpes infections of the eye adds to the understanding of how to target anti-viral drugs.

April 27, 2023
Using quantum physics to secure wireless devicesNew paper from UIC Engineering published in Nature Communications

April 25, 2023
U.S. News & World Report releases 2023-2024 graduate school rankingsSeveral UIC programs earn distinction among the nation’s top 50

April 19, 2023
Study explores prosocial behavior within, between religious groupsParticipants showed more generosity toward strangers when prompted to think about God