From freshly cut grass to pine trees, allergies stemming from the return of spring have caused Chicagoans to see spring as the season that we, "can't live with, and can't live without."
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With the Food and Drug Administration having recently disclosed information regarding a shortage of ADHD drugs, those inflicted by the disorder might have to deal with these symptoms until the situation changes.
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A University of Illinois at Chicago cancer researcher is one of seven U.S. scientists chosen to receive a grant from the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
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Who knew that the human ability to multitask could actually cause memory loss? According to the New York Times, a recent study published by Proceedings of the National Academic Sciences shows, "multitasking takes a significantly greater toll on the working memory of older people."
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Camp STAR, the Chicago area's only summer camp offering evidence-based therapy for children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other behavioral, emotional and social difficulties, begins its fourth season in June.
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Anyone who loves to eat candy will profess to have a sweet tooth. For the longest time, this was only a figure of speech, but now scientists have discovered that a sweet tooth does indeed exist.
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As of right now, three high schools in the surrounding West Loop area have added a new anti-snaxting rule. Snaxting is the act of sending, via text, a message conveying some particular snack item the sender would like to eat or is eating presently.
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Are you tired of every guy you date ending up being a literal stalker? Are you worried that the girl you're dating is going to end up texting you during video gaming?
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Inactivation of two pathways that regulate cell division profoundly disrupts cell-cycle control and leads to tumor growth, according to researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.
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Germs spread like wildfire; almost everything we touch can potentially contain tons of infectious bacteria that can cause all kinds of illnesses, from the common cold to the flu.
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UIC’s IMPACT Program studies LGBT community on mental health
One of the sad realities of being a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT) youth is that about one third of this group will have attempt suicide within their young lifetime.
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Valentine's holiday is upon us, and everyone is thinking about their sweet heart (or being bitter about their lack of one). Relationships are being reaffirmed, some might be ending, or some just starting to blossom.
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Spring break is almost upon us! Whether you're going out of state, out of the country, or staying in, alcohol is sure to be involved in some aspect of your spring break collegiate experience.
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After being an important part of the UIC community for 45 years, the current dean of the UIC College of Medicine announced he will be retiring in May.
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According to WebMD.com, a definitive conclusion to the cause of Parkinson's disease has yet to be discovered, but many recent studies have found that Parkinson's is usually a caused by aging or long periods of exposure to poisons in the environment.
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The UIC researchers have received a $950,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to integrate obesity-prevention strategies into programs delivered to low-income families.
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Everyone has a vegetarian friend. When they come over for dinner, the last thing you want to serve is pasta. Vegetarians are pretty creative in the kitchen and find great ways to make sure they get a healthy dose of protein.