by Bibi Tella in Pulse
UIC received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to investigate the impact of anti-smoking television advertising on youth, young adult and adult smoking behaviors.
Sherry Emery, principal investigator of the study and senior research specialist at the UIC Institute for Health Research and Policy said, "The grant will enable us to match 10 years of Nielsen Media Research data to population surveys that include information about smoking behavior.
by in Pulse
Dr. Ralph
How long does it normally take for a sprain to heal?
Sprains are injuries to the ligaments around joints. Ligaments are strong, flexible fibers that hold bones together but are placed strategically so that they don't allow bones to move apart from each other too much or in the wrong direction.
by Jennifer Baumgartner in Pulse
In response to the Valentine's Day tragedy at Northern Illinois University, the UIC Counseling Center sent six professionals to provide coping assistance to the Dekalb community and everyone affected.
UIC and NIU have always had close ties with one another, but the painful marking of this tragedy further highlighted their companionship.
by Kate Lee in Pulse
With the winter weather not working in our favor, even the most careful of people will fall and fracture something this season. However, as surgical methods advance, techniques have allowed patients to recover quicker and live much more efficiently post-surgery.
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