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

A 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 pandemic, calling on countries to “take urgent and aggressive action” to stop the spread of the disease. Since March 11, 2020, our world has been transformed: In the United

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Coronavirus shows why we need to rethink health care: …

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

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Why improving vaccine access is key to addressing public …

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

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Why the secret to health lies in the mind-body …

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

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 …

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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, …

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Air pollution reduces global health expectancy by two …

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 …

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UChicago Medicine breaks ground on state’s first …

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 …

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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 …

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The doctor ushering in a new era of cancer research and care at

WebOutsmarting cancer is a long game, says Prof. Kunle Odunsi. The director of the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center has devoted his career in …

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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 …

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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 …

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Why your gut health is so important, with Cathryn Nagler and Eric …

WebShow Notes. Today, you can find claims about how to improve your gut health with foods in grocery stores, to the supplement aisle at your local pharmacy.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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