New research by #UICAHS research team shows intermittent fasting improves symptoms in women with PCOS. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories... #PCOS #IntermittentFasting

Congratulations to hashtag #UICAHS' Sangeetha Madhavan on being named a 2026 Fellow of the @asnrehab.bsky.social. #UICProud

"The stories in this issue are filled with examples of hands-on action, of adapting and adjusting the worlds we encounter to create novel solutions that promote a healthy future for all." - Carlos Crespo, #UICAHS dean and professor
Full issue: ahs.uic.edu/magazine-win...

A conversation with the UIC professor who heads up sports sciences for US Figure Skating Lindsay Slater Hannigan, who is director of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Human and Sport Performance Laboratory, talks about her work with Olympic skaters.

What is the science behind the sport? #UICAHS' Lindsey Slater Hannigan, sports sciences manager for U.S. Figure Skating, uses data to help employees, coaches and athletes make decisions over the course of the season. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/12/u...

#UICAHS' Leah Lebowicz was interviewed for a recent episode of @scishow.bsky.social that explores the history, scientific significance and ethical complexities of the Pernkopf Atlas. The episode also showcases artwork by second-year #UICBVIS student Melinda Thompson.

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#UICAHS' Dalmina Arias shares tips to maintain good posture during frigid temperatures on Univision Chicago.

#UICAHS Dalmina Arias comparte consejos para mantener una buena postura durante las bajas temperaturas en Univision Chicago.

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UIC online bachelor’s programs place near top of U.S. News rankings | UIC today

U.S. News and World Report ranked UIC third overall in the U.S. based on combined assessments of three #UIC #online undergraduate degree-completion programs including #UICAHS’ Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. More at: today.uic.edu/uic-online-b... #HIM #Degree #UICProud

Does Intermittent Fasting Live Up to the Hype?

As for all the other still-contested claims around intermittent fasting — longevity, improved heart health and lower risk of Parkinson’s disease — a clear trend is developing, said #UICAHS' Krista Varady: The better the study, the less it finds.
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The 2025 #UICAHS annual report is live! Learn about the great research and scholarship accomplished by #UIC College of Applied Health Sciences educators, discoverers, collaborators and advocates during the 2024-25 fiscal year. annualreport.ahs.uic.edu/2025/landing...

USDA has turned the food pyramid upside down

Listen to #UICAHS' Kirsten Straughan talk about the science behind the new USDA guidelines.
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Gut health and healthy food trends for 2026 Nutritionist & UIC professor Kirsten Straughan talks about gut health and the protein craze.

Watch #UICAHS' Kirsten Straughan talk about gut health and the protein craze in this @abc7chicago.bsky.social wellness segment: abc7chicago.com/videoClip/18...

We’re #UICProud of #UICAHS postdoctoral fellow Sabrina Jamal-Eddine on being selected for the 2026 cohort of Fellows for the Nursing Science Incubator for Social Determinants of Health Solutions program, focusing on design and implementation of innovations to eliminate health inequities.

Medical Exercise Therapy Clinic offers pro bono exercise therapy for individuals with chronic illnesses | College of Applied Health Sciences | University of Illinois Chica...

Students in the Doctor of Clinical Exercise Physiology program, directed by #UICAHS' Cemal Ozemek, offer pro bono exercise therapy for individuals with chronic illnesses at the Physical Therapy Faculty Practice’s Medical Exercise Therapy Clinic. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...

OT researchers awarded $4.5 million grant for community-engaged disability research | College of Applied Health Sciences | University of Illinois Chicago ...

#UICAHS' Susan Magasi and Joy Hammel have been awarded a $4.5 million grant from the National Institute of Health's National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research to fund the ENGAGED: Disability Community Engaged Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource Center. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...

Join #UICAHS' Jill Marcotte on Nov. 13 to explore UIC’s Health Informatics and Health Information Management online programs. Discover the curriculum, career paths and what sets our programs apart.

🔗 Reserve your spot now: go.uic.edu/HI-HIMFacultySpotlight

#HIM #HI #Online #Degree

Symbols in everyday life with Leah Lebowicz: Are emojis saying more than we realize? | UIC today

#UICAHS' Leah Lebowicz unpacks the power of storytelling in health care and the role of symbols in communication, reflecting on how setbacks have built her resilience and purpose. Listen to the full This Is UIC Podcast episode: today.uic.edu/podcast/symb...

DHD professors awarded grant to help city officials and ADA coordinators better engage people with disabilities in accessibility planning | College of Applied Health Scien...

A three-year grant will enable #UICAHS researchers, Delphine Labbé, Yochai Eisenberg and their team, to develop tools and resources for public agencies to better involve people with #disabilities in #planning and advisory committees. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...

Dr. Andrew Boyd | Notable Leaders in Health Care Technology 2025 Scope of work: Boyd oversees research data, IT and innovation teams at UIC, managing a $6.9 million budget and more than 100 staff. He manages data governance for more than 45,000 students, faculty an...

Congratulations to #UICAHS' and UI Health's Andrew Boyd on being named a 2025 Notable Leader in Health Care Technology by @crainschicago.bsky.social. www.chicagobusiness.com/awards/dr-an... #UICProud

How To: Make Sense of Seed Oils Extracted from seeds such as soybeans, sunflower, rapeseed, and sesame, seed oils are unsaturated fats — primarily omega-6 fatty acids.

#UICAHS' Kirsten Straughan helps us make sense of seed oils in this Chicago Health story. chicagohealthonline.com/how-to-make-...

AHS dean formalizes international collaboration between UIC and Spanish university | College of Applied Health Sciences | University of Illinois Chicago ...

#UICAHS dean Carlos Crespo and Josep Lluís Checa, general director of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona TecnoCampus School of Health Sciences, jointly signed a letter of intent to establish an educational collaboration between #UIC and the Spanish university. ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...

Congratulations to #UICAHS' Krista Varady on receiving the 2025 George L. Blackburn Award for Excellence in Obesity Medicine from The Obesity Society for her work in the field of intermittent fasting. www.obesity.org/the-obesity-...

Yes, There’s an Ideal Length for Intermittent Fasting. It's Surprisingly Reasonable. Experts break it down.

How long should you fast? #UICAHS' Krista Varady weighs in: “For most people, I would recommend eating within an eight-hour window each day, specifically eating only from noon to 8 p.m.” www.menshealth.com/health/a6794... #IntermittentFasting

Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Our Families

#UICAHS' David Camacho is the guest host of this Family Support Research and Training Center podcast episode. Dr. Camacho talks with Sandy Magaña and promotora Lilia about a culturally grounded initiative supporting Latino families raising children with #IDD. open.spotify.com/episode/3Q2w...

Congratulations to #UICAHS' Andrew Boyd on being elected into the Class of 2025 American College of Medical Informatics Fellows. amia.org/news-publica...

Did you know that the UIC Nutrition Teaching Garden at #UICAHS is one of many gardens on the University of Illinois Chicago campus? Check out fact No. 4 for more! youtu.be/cpKfrdHc1cM?...

BHIS 437: Healthcare Data is a core course in our Online Master of Science in Health Informatics program. #UICAHS' Margaret Czart highlights 5 key data skills students gain through hands-on assignments and real-world case scenarios: go.uic.edu/BHIS437Course
#HealthCare #Data #HealthInformatics #HI

#UICAHS' Eduardo Bustamante helps us understand the relationship between physical activity and mental health in this episode of @scifri.bsky.social.

Chicago’s role in passing, protecting the Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was signed into law 35 years ago, but the work to make the Chicago area more accessible continues today.

#UICAHS' T.J. Gordon Jr., co-founder, Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition, talks #disability advocacy before and after the ADA, plus recent efforts to weaken it and how the community continues to fight on @wbez.org's Reset. www.wbez.org/reset-with-s... #Chicago

‘Japanese Walking’ Is a Fast, Efficient Workout — How to Get Started This viral exercise trend can boost aerobic capacity and lower blood pressure, among other benefits.

#UICAHS' Ross Arena shares tips on how to start "Japanese Walking," a viral interval walking exercise. www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/japa...

S2 Episode 2: The Exercise Prescription for MS Just Got Stronger Join Drs Anne Cross and Rob Motl as they discuss how new data and clinical insights are reshaping how exercise helps people with MS.

Listen to #UICAHS' Robert Motl break down the science of #exercise and #MultipleSclerosis on Medscape’s InDiscussion podcast series. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/... #MS