All Entries by Emily Stone

January 24, 2024

Ultrasounds can help predict the risk of preterm births, new research shows 

This is the first method for assessing risk in first-time pregnancies

January 22, 2024

Recommendations to improve free nutrition program for Illinois children 

The federal program reimburses child care centers and in-home day cares for meals and snacks

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January 17, 2024

How to increase health equity among children  

Researchers offer policy solutions to counter structural racism affecting children’s health

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January 12, 2024

How stigma dissuades people from getting vaccinated, screened against HPV 

Shaming and blaming beliefs persist for HPV and cervical cancer

December 19, 2023

How to increase screenings for colorectal cancer in underserved communities 

Three tools were tested to encourage more people to get screened

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November 29, 2023

Understanding life with bipolar disorder through the eyes of a retired major general 

Podcast features conversation between UIC’s Alex Leow and retired Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin

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November 28, 2023

Growing microtumors in a dish helps rapidly identify genes that drive tumor growth

The method identified promising targets for precision oncology in two types of cancer

November 27, 2023

Why does puberty trigger us to stop growing? 

Research on fruit flies has implications for this poorly understood process in humans

November 16, 2023

Focusing on ‘pain catastrophizing’ could help service members stay on active duty 

Persistent, distressing thoughts about chronic pain can make it harder for people to function

November 13, 2023

Could religion be a catalyst to cooperation in the Middle East? 

Participants said they didn’t see the other group’s religious beliefs as an intractable deterrent to cooperation

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