While most opioid use nationwide does not involve heroin and its illegal adulterants, these substances accounted for about 83 percent of overdose deaths in Cook County since 2016.
A new study from SPH researchers found even low levels of nitrate had an adverse effect on infant birth weight, causing potential long-term health problems.
Elizabeth Piekarz-Porter, JD, Rebecca M. Schermbeck and Jamie Chriqui, PhD|Posted on February 08, 2021
SPH researchers analyze current state laws on vaccinations for children attending school, analyzing how exemptions and opt-outs could impact COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
New research led by SPH's Lisa Powell found sweetened beverage sales recovered after the repeal of a tax in effect for four months in Cook County, Illinois.
Researchers from SPH and the UIC College of Medicine found in barriers to social distancing was a more significant factor than air quality or use of public transportation.
New research co-led by SPH alumnus Karriem Watson seeks to explore smoking cessation interventions via patient portals in a network of federally qualified health centers.
A new COVID-19 research project led by alumna Dr. Heather Prendergast will investigate the connections between hypertension and severe illness from COVID-19 among UI Health patients.
Lupita Quintana has been named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholar in support of her research on pesticide-related illnesses among migrant farmers.
A new study suggests that engaging, high-quality media programming could help Democrats and Republicans see eye to eye when it comes to climate change.
SPH's Sage Kim, PhD, will study how high levels of monitoring by law enforcement impact personal health, access to social services and community cohesion.