All Entries by Emily Stone
August 7, 2023
Are drug-checking services useful to people who use drugs?Researchers asked street drug users if they think drug-checking services are useful
August 3, 2023
Research shows that intermittent fasting is safe and effectiveA look at research on intermittent fasting from UIC’s Krista Varady
August 2, 2023
Religiously framed messaging promotes HPV vaccine acceptance among some parentsUsing a religiously framed message can encourage Christian parents to get their children vaccinated against HPV
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
Powerhouse proteins protect heart cells from chemotherapy damageUIC researchers’ discovery suggests new clinical possibilities
July 19, 2023
A new way to study musical synchronizationThe study of synchronization in music has largely focused on pairs of musicians. UIC researchers propose a better approach
July 17, 2023
A novel plan to recycle Chicago’s wastewater could prevent a future water crisisRecycling wastewater could offer a solution for communities west of Chicago running low on drinking water
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 8, 2023
No, breathing wildfire smoke is not like smoking cigarettesUIC’s Susan Buchanan comments on the dangers of low air quality from wildfire smoke.
June 7, 2023
Electronic health records can contain bias, potentially impacting clinical trialsA lack of representation from underserved groups could impact
clinical trials