Technology is changing how we learn, practice and conduct research. At #UICAHS, our work is still about reaching out, building partnerships, learning from one another and helping people lead healthy, self-determined lives. Our latest magazine issue explores that idea: ahs.uic.edu/magazine-sum...
September 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Technology is changing how we learn, practice and conduct research. At #UICAHS, our work is still about reaching out, building partnerships, learning from one another and helping people lead healthy, self-determined lives. Our latest magazine issue explores that idea: ahs.uic.edu/magazine-sum...
#UICAHS' Heidi Fischer collaborates with Just Roots Chicago, a local farm and education center, to provide fresh produce and wraparound resources to UI Health's diabetes patients. youtu.be/ZyW34TBjhU4?... #UICOT
Fresh Food Farmacy
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August 25, 2026 at 9:13 PM
#UICAHS' Heidi Fischer collaborates with Just Roots Chicago, a local farm and education center, to provide fresh produce and wraparound resources to UI Health's diabetes patients. youtu.be/ZyW34TBjhU4?... #UICOT
Welcome to the 2026-27 academic year, Flames! Wishing all #UICAHS students, faculty and staff a remarkable first day of classes. youtu.be/XKCnuaBGC8g?...
Welcome, Flames! A message from Chancellor Miranda 2026
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August 24, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Welcome to the 2026-27 academic year, Flames! Wishing all #UICAHS students, faculty and staff a remarkable first day of classes. youtu.be/XKCnuaBGC8g?...
Have the benefits of intermittent fasting been overhyped? The biggest obstacle to making the data more robust, many researchers say, is also the hardest to solve: "We have no idea what people are actually eating," says #UICAHS' Krista Varady. www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Have the benefits of intermittent fasting been overhyped?
Proving that intermittent fasting works, like any lifestyle intervention, is notoriously difficult. But new technologies will better help us to understand what works and what doesn't.
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August 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Have the benefits of intermittent fasting been overhyped? The biggest obstacle to making the data more robust, many researchers say, is also the hardest to solve: "We have no idea what people are actually eating," says #UICAHS' Krista Varady. www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
#UICAHS' Ross Arena breaks down the benefits of Japanese walking and how to get the most out of it. health.yahoo.com/article/try-...
Try Japanese walking, get morning light and follow the 25:10 swim rule — plus 5 more health tips to help you have a great week
Health hacks for the week ahead, including why pickled herring apparently makes for a surprisingly good late-night bite.
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August 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
#UICAHS' Ross Arena breaks down the benefits of Japanese walking and how to get the most out of it. health.yahoo.com/article/try-...
“Peer review isn’t perfect, but it’s the best system that we have, trying to remove as much bias as possible is what the philosophy has been. And this would just throw all that away.” - Tim Koh, #UICAHS professor
Researchers here and across the country say a proposed rule could undermine a system that has helped fueled scientific innovation for generations. A public comment period ends July 13.
‘Shell-shocked’ Chicago scientists raise alarm about federal overhaul of research grant funding
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July 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
“Peer review isn’t perfect, but it’s the best system that we have, trying to remove as much bias as possible is what the philosophy has been. And this would just throw all that away.” - Tim Koh, #UICAHS professor
Cities are required to develop and maintain an ADA transition plan showing how they will make streets and sidewalks accessible. #UICAHS' Yochai Eisenberg is pairing machine learning and community engagement to map and improve sidewalk accessibility. nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
Cities Lack Consistent Sidewalk Data. Could Crowdsourced Sidewalk Data Be the Key?
The AI tool Project Sidewalk is pairing machine learning and community engagement to map – and improve — sidewalk accessibility.
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June 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Cities are required to develop and maintain an ADA transition plan showing how they will make streets and sidewalks accessible. #UICAHS' Yochai Eisenberg is pairing machine learning and community engagement to map and improve sidewalk accessibility. nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
Hundreds of disability researchers across the United States worry about their jobs and the future of their institutions. #UICAHS' Robert Gould helps us understand the impacts of the governmental delay in grant funding. www.statnews.com/2026/06/19/f...
Federal grant delays could jeopardize essential disability services, research
Disability researchers across the country worry about their jobs, and the future of their institutions, as a delay in issuing federal grants drags on.
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June 22, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Hundreds of disability researchers across the United States worry about their jobs and the future of their institutions. #UICAHS' Robert Gould helps us understand the impacts of the governmental delay in grant funding. www.statnews.com/2026/06/19/f...
“Teaching, for me, is very interpersonal; it’s not just about delivering content. I feel inspired by my students, motivated by their curiosity, and I’m constantly learning from them,” said #UICAHS' Sofia Cienfuegos, 2026 Silver Circle Award recipient. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...
May 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
“Teaching, for me, is very interpersonal; it’s not just about delivering content. I feel inspired by my students, motivated by their curiosity, and I’m constantly learning from them,” said #UICAHS' Sofia Cienfuegos, 2026 Silver Circle Award recipient. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...
Congratulations to #UICAHS faculty Timothy Koh and Robert Motl for being named among @thisisUIC’s 2025–2026 Distinguished Researchers! Their work is advancing discoveries in wound healing, inflammation science, and interventions for people living with #MS. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...
April 29, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Congratulations to #UICAHS faculty Timothy Koh and Robert Motl for being named among @thisisUIC’s 2025–2026 Distinguished Researchers! Their work is advancing discoveries in wound healing, inflammation science, and interventions for people living with #MS. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...
From nutrition to access to care, collaboration matters. The Health and Wellness Academy led by #UICAHS' Lindsey Strieter at Altus Academy is driving real community impact. Read the full story: go.uic.edu/RecipeForSuccess
April 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
From nutrition to access to care, collaboration matters. The Health and Wellness Academy led by #UICAHS' Lindsey Strieter at Altus Academy is driving real community impact. Read the full story: go.uic.edu/RecipeForSuccess
We warmly invite you to celebrate #UICAHS research, innovation and student success across the college during UIC Research Week 2026. Register by April 13 at go.uic.edu/AHSResearchWeek2026
April 6, 2026 at 8:32 PM
We warmly invite you to celebrate #UICAHS research, innovation and student success across the college during UIC Research Week 2026. Register by April 13 at go.uic.edu/AHSResearchWeek2026
New research by #UICAHS research team shows intermittent fasting improves symptoms in women with PCOS. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories... #PCOS #IntermittentFasting
April 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
New research by #UICAHS research team shows intermittent fasting improves symptoms in women with PCOS. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories... #PCOS #IntermittentFasting
Congratulations to hashtag #UICAHS' Sangeetha Madhavan on being named a 2026 Fellow of the @asnrehab.bsky.social. #UICProud
We're excited to announce our 2026 Fellows of ASNR, V.I.S.T.E. Award, and Rising Star Award recipients, as well as the finalists for our Presidential and Fletcher McDowell Abstract Awards!
Check out our new blog article to learn more about these honorees!
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Check out our new blog article to learn more about these honorees!
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March 19, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Congratulations to hashtag #UICAHS' Sangeetha Madhavan on being named a 2026 Fellow of the @asnrehab.bsky.social. #UICProud
"The stories in this issue are filled with examples of hands-on action, of adapting and adjusting the worlds we encounter to create novel solutions that promote a healthy future for all." - Carlos Crespo, #UICAHS dean and professor
Full issue: ahs.uic.edu/magazine-win...
Full issue: ahs.uic.edu/magazine-win...
March 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
"The stories in this issue are filled with examples of hands-on action, of adapting and adjusting the worlds we encounter to create novel solutions that promote a healthy future for all." - Carlos Crespo, #UICAHS dean and professor
Full issue: ahs.uic.edu/magazine-win...
Full issue: ahs.uic.edu/magazine-win...
What is the science behind the sport? #UICAHS' Lindsey Slater Hannigan, sports sciences manager for U.S. Figure Skating, uses data to help employees, coaches and athletes make decisions over the course of the season. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/12/u...
A conversation with the UIC professor who heads up sports sciences for US Figure Skating
Lindsay Slater Hannigan, who is director of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Human and Sport Performance Laboratory, talks about her work with Olympic skaters.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
What is the science behind the sport? #UICAHS' Lindsey Slater Hannigan, sports sciences manager for U.S. Figure Skating, uses data to help employees, coaches and athletes make decisions over the course of the season. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/12/u...
#UICAHS' Leah Lebowicz was interviewed for a recent episode of @scishow.bsky.social that explores the history, scientific significance and ethical complexities of the Pernkopf Atlas. The episode also showcases artwork by second-year #UICBVIS student Melinda Thompson.
Tomorrow we are unpacking the history behind a compendium of medical science that is so controversial it's been at the core of a moral debate for decades.
Join us at 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET for the live premiere, or tune in after if you want to skip the sensitive details.
Join us at 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET for the live premiere, or tune in after if you want to skip the sensitive details.
February 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
#UICAHS' Leah Lebowicz was interviewed for a recent episode of @scishow.bsky.social that explores the history, scientific significance and ethical complexities of the Pernkopf Atlas. The episode also showcases artwork by second-year #UICBVIS student Melinda Thompson.
#UICAHS' Dalmina Arias shares tips to maintain good posture during frigid temperatures on Univision Chicago.
#UICAHS Dalmina Arias comparte consejos para mantener una buena postura durante las bajas temperaturas en Univision Chicago.
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#UICAHS Dalmina Arias comparte consejos para mantener una buena postura durante las bajas temperaturas en Univision Chicago.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
#UICAHS' Dalmina Arias shares tips to maintain good posture during frigid temperatures on Univision Chicago.
#UICAHS Dalmina Arias comparte consejos para mantener una buena postura durante las bajas temperaturas en Univision Chicago.
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#UICAHS Dalmina Arias comparte consejos para mantener una buena postura durante las bajas temperaturas en Univision Chicago.
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U.S. News and World Report ranked UIC third overall in the U.S. based on combined assessments of three #UIC #online undergraduate degree-completion programs including #UICAHS’ Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. More at: today.uic.edu/uic-online-b... #HIM #Degree #UICProud
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January 28, 2026 at 9:03 PM
As for all the other still-contested claims around intermittent fasting — longevity, improved heart health and lower risk of Parkinson’s disease — a clear trend is developing, said #UICAHS' Krista Varady: The better the study, the less it finds.
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Does Intermittent Fasting Live Up to the Hype?
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January 26, 2026 at 10:32 PM
As for all the other still-contested claims around intermittent fasting — longevity, improved heart health and lower risk of Parkinson’s disease — a clear trend is developing, said #UICAHS' Krista Varady: The better the study, the less it finds.
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The 2025 #UICAHS annual report is live! Learn about the great research and scholarship accomplished by #UIC College of Applied Health Sciences educators, discoverers, collaborators and advocates during the 2024-25 fiscal year. annualreport.ahs.uic.edu/2025/landing...
January 16, 2026 at 6:50 PM
The 2025 #UICAHS annual report is live! Learn about the great research and scholarship accomplished by #UIC College of Applied Health Sciences educators, discoverers, collaborators and advocates during the 2024-25 fiscal year. annualreport.ahs.uic.edu/2025/landing...
Listen to #UICAHS' Kirsten Straughan talk about the science behind the new USDA guidelines.
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USDA has turned the food pyramid upside down
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January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Listen to #UICAHS' Kirsten Straughan talk about the science behind the new USDA guidelines.
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Watch #UICAHS' Kirsten Straughan talk about gut health and the protein craze in this @abc7chicago.bsky.social wellness segment: abc7chicago.com/videoClip/18...
Gut health and healthy food trends for 2026
Nutritionist & UIC professor Kirsten Straughan talks about gut health and the protein craze.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Watch #UICAHS' Kirsten Straughan talk about gut health and the protein craze in this @abc7chicago.bsky.social wellness segment: abc7chicago.com/videoClip/18...
We’re #UICProud of #UICAHS postdoctoral fellow Sabrina Jamal-Eddine on being selected for the 2026 cohort of Fellows for the Nursing Science Incubator for Social Determinants of Health Solutions program, focusing on design and implementation of innovations to eliminate health inequities.
November 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Students in the Doctor of Clinical Exercise Physiology program, directed by #UICAHS' Cemal Ozemek, offer pro bono exercise therapy for individuals with chronic illnesses at the Physical Therapy Faculty Practice’s Medical Exercise Therapy Clinic. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...
Medical Exercise Therapy Clinic offers pro bono exercise therapy for individuals with chronic illnesses | College of Applied Health Sciences | University of Illinois Chica...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Students in the Doctor of Clinical Exercise Physiology program, directed by #UICAHS' Cemal Ozemek, offer pro bono exercise therapy for individuals with chronic illnesses at the Physical Therapy Faculty Practice’s Medical Exercise Therapy Clinic. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...