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Why improving vaccine access is key to addressing …

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccine rollout have both highlighted and increased the disparities facing Black and Hispanic Americans in nearly every aspect of …

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What is a microbiome

WEBThe term “microbiome” was coined to describe the collective community of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes that colonize a particular space or ecosystem—for example, a …

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What we’ve learned from a year of COVID-19

WEBA year into the pandemic, nine UChicago experts discuss impacts on health, science and more. One year ago, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a …

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How does sleep affect health

WEBSleep is important for recovering from illness and injury, and research has found that increased levels of inflammatory signaling promotes sleep. Sufficient high-quality sleep …

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Coronavirus shows why we need to rethink health care: Big Brains

WEBProf. Katherine Baicker, leading University of Chicago health economist, explains why our public health infrastructure wasn’t ready for the COVID 19 outbreak, and what we need …

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A closer look at how neighborhoods shape public health

WEBNeighborhood impacts on public health have been difficult to measure over time or across populations. Using census data that covers nearly all of the United States, a new …

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Five UChicago faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences in …

WEBFive University of Chicago scholars have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, joining other scientists and researchers chosen in “recognition of their …

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UChicago scholar premieres documentary on racial health disparities

WEBUChicago Prof. Micere Keels recognized the gap between what research tell us and the media discourse. “In every major health event, there are racial health disparities …

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Why time outdoors is crucial to your health, even during the

WEBEditor’s note: To read more about how UChicago is on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, visit the Confronting COVID-19 website.. As state and local officials pleaded …

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UChicago, UChicago Medicine and City Colleges of Chicago …

WEBThe University of Chicago and UChicago Medicine joined City Colleges of Chicago on March 5 to announce plans for a joint project that would create new jobs and establish …

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UChicago Medicine breaks ground on state’s first freestanding …

WEBThe University of Chicago Medicine broke ground on its $815 million project to build the state’s first standalone structure dedicated to cancer care and research.

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UChicago study finds more evidence that social determinants of …

WEBMore than 45,000 Americans died by suicide in 2020, a 30% increase over 2000, making it the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. Studies have shown that the social and …

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Air pollution reduces global health expectancy by two years, study

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic underscores more than any time in recent history how important it is to protect public health. Yet, as countries race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, …

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COVID-19 has exposed health disparities. How do we address …

WEBThe impact of COVID-19 has been felt unevenly across America, with some communities suffering more than others. In Chicago, for example, Black and Latinx residents have …

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How do cities impact mental health

WEBLarge cities are often viewed as cold, fast-paced environments where crime rates are high and interpersonal interactions are fleeting—a combination that makes them detrimental …

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When insurance companies haggle over Medicaid costs, patients …

WEBWhen physicians and insurers haggle over reimbursement payments, health care providers lose revenue due to extra administrative burdens—an issue that is particularly acute with …

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Study links fracking to heart disease in nearby communities

WEBThe researchers say these results should be a call to action for communities and policy makers affected by fracking development. “This study provides additional evidence for …

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Psychedelics without the hallucinations: A new mental health …

WEBShow Notes. The United States is facing a real mental health crisis. In the last few years, one possible treatment has gotten a lot of press: psychedelic drugs.

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Why the secret to health lies in the mind-body connection, with …

WEBPodcasts; Big Brains: All Episodes; Why the secret to health lies in the mind-body connection, with Ellen Langer (Ep. 119)

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How the food industry created today’s obesity crisis, with Marion

WEBShow Notes. In today's grocery stores, you can find more sugary snacks, artificial ingredients, and ultra-processed packaged foods. At the same time, the United States …

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