All health policy
August 23, 2024
Kids now see fewer TV ads for unhealthy food and drinks, but exposure remains highStudy finds children are still exposed to over 1,000 ads a year for unhealthy foods
December 1, 2021
Research reveals new evidence that sugary beverage tax impacts are sustainable, effectiveTax in Seattle shows long-term reduction in demand and added sugars sold
February 12, 2020
UIC students spearhead AMA’s new sickle cell resolutionMedical association to create plan for school-age children with sickle cell disease
December 11, 2019
CDC selects UIC for public health research network$3.75M research center will partner with Chicago Public Schools
October 21, 2019
Closures affect 1 in 8 pharmacies in the USUrban, independent pharmacies in low-income neighborhoods most at risk
June 7, 2019
Naloxone access law in Pennsylvania falls shortUIC study finds many Philadelphia pharmacies fail to implement state’s standing order
September 26, 2017
UIC to study sweetened beverage taxes in Illinois, CaliforniaBloomberg Philanthropies funds $4.9 million study
September 13, 2016
UIC graduate student named national health policy scholarNew RWJF scholars program to support the development and diversity of leaders impacting health
August 25, 2015
UIC Urban Forum examines threats to ’60s social contractChallenges arise even as progress continues
April 29, 2015
Fixed cigarette taxes leave smokers less wiggle roomWhen prices are the same for all brands, smoking rates decrease