Kids now see fewer TV ads for unhealthy food and drinks, but exposure remains high
University of Illinois Chicago study finds children are still exposed to over 1,000 ads a year for unhealthy foods
23-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
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University of Illinois Chicago study finds children are still exposed to over 1,000 ads a year for unhealthy foods
23-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
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Computational modeling shows that plate tectonics weren’t necessary for early continents
5-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
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New drug that disrupts two cellular targets would make it much harder for bacteria to evolve resistance
23-Jul-2024 8:55 AM EDT
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The way oil drops break up at the water’s surface means some oil may not get cleaned up after a spill
18-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
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Over $10 million in NIH grants will fund University of Illinois Chicago studies using digital tools to improve mental health
16-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
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Research shows that the increasingly popular weight-loss strategy is safe
24-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
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University of Illinois Chicago engineers have helped design a new method to make hydrogen gas from water using only solar power and agricultural waste such as manure or husks. The method reduces the energy needed to extract hydrogen from water by...
30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
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An analysis of civilian injuries resulting from interactions with police in Illinois found that residents of all races and ethnicities are more likely to sustain injuries if they live in economically under-resourced areas. The University of Illinois...
29-May-2024 11:45 AM EDT
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