All environmental health
February 19, 2019
Report presents economic, environmental strategies for Chicago’s Calumet River areaStudy area includes portions of the South Chicago, East Side, and South Deering communities
December 12, 2018
Pesticide exposure raises risk for cardiovascular disease among Latino workersNearly 9 percent of employed Latinos reported exposure to solvents, metals or pesticides in the workplace.
September 13, 2018
Point-of-care sensors to detect manganese from single drop of bloodFaster detection can speed research, treatment
October 4, 2017
NIH taps Chicago universities for center on environmental healthUIC and U of C partner on Chicago Center for Health and Environment
May 8, 2017
Poor overall environmental quality linked to elevated cancer ratesAir pollution most closely linked to cancer rates
March 9, 2016
Risks are less likely to be reported by public-health researchers paid by industry or militaryConflicts of interest linked to findings of no risk to health or environment
July 14, 2015
Lab safety campaign makes UIC mercury-freeEnvironmental Health and Safety Office urges labs to use safe alternatives
April 9, 2015
Combined sewer systems lead to risk of illness after heavy rainsContamination of drinking water may be to blame for health problems