blog posts primary for post 1641797867 A heart of stone: Study defines the process of and defenses against cardiac valve calcification by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneJun 25, 2024 2:00 pm Bruce Fouke and researcher Miyandi Sivaguru led a study that detailed the process of calcification in the heart’s aortic valve and the body’s defense tactics that can slow the process. Share this Story Share A heart of stone: Study defines the process of and defenses against cardiac valve calcification on Facebook Share A heart of stone: Study defines the process of and defenses against cardiac valve calcification on X primary for post 1770464359 Shannon Jr. to join Honored Jerseys Program by U. of I. AthleticsJun 24, 2024 9:45 am Terrence Shannon Jr. will have his jersey raised to the State Farm Center rafters as part of the Illinois Basketball Honored Jerseys program. 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Magazine (June 14) 'AI insurance offers some challenges, since there is no historical damage record to rely upon,' says Professor Sheldon Jacobson. 'To mitigate risk, insurers may need to overprice insurance as they collect data.' Share this Story Share Businesses want insurance for AI risks, but insurers are still figuring out how to offer it on Facebook Share Businesses want insurance for AI risks, but insurers are still figuring out how to offer it on X primary for post 2024846767 Specialist and migratory birds at greater risk under climate change by Lauren QuinnJun 11, 2024 4:30 pm Following decades of decline, even fewer birds will darken North American skies by the end of the century, according to a new analysis by scientists at the U. of I. College of ACES. 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Max Herendeen (golf) and Elizabeth Ndudi (track & field) were voted the top male and female Illini competing in their first season. Share this Story Share Herendeen, Ndudi named Illinois Freshman of the Year on Facebook Share Herendeen, Ndudi named Illinois Freshman of the Year on X primary for post 1065608159 When mothers and children talk about problems, environment matters by Marianne SteinJun 4, 2024 10:45 am Talking to their parents about daily stressors can help adolescents deal with their problems. This is particularly important during the transition to middle school. But does it matter where these conversations take place? 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This is the eighth Hall of Fame class and includes one coach and representatives from basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, and fencing. Share this Story Share Illinois announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on Facebook Share Illinois announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on X primary for post 981138033 Rose Yeboah named Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJun 14, 2024 8:45 am Yeboah is the first Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year in the women's program's history; Olympic medalist Ashley Spencer took home the honors for Big Ten Track Athlete of the Year in 2013. 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The questions that are the hardest... are how to work well with communities, particularly marginalized communities.' Share this Story Share Researchers: Green infrastructure plans need to consider historical racial inequalities on Facebook Share Researchers: Green infrastructure plans need to consider historical racial inequalities on X primary for post 383401842 From daycare to Daniels Hall: Cousins bring charisma, caring to RA roles by Chris Axtman-BarkerJun 12, 2024 1:45 pm Over the years, Elizabeth’s little cousin – her 'mini-me' – would follow a path that is so parallel and filled with so many coincidental happenings that Elizabeth describes it with a laugh as 'just mind-blowing' and 'crazy.' 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The course is to teach people to recognize a mental health struggle or crisis and save a life if the situation arises. Share this Story Share University of Illinois offers mental health first aid training for all on Facebook Share University of Illinois offers mental health first aid training for all on X primary for post 1652064939 Launch of U of I's NURail Center celebrates 'the future of rail transport in this country' by Grainger College of EngineeringMay 31, 2024 10:00 am The U of I opened the National University Rail Center of Excellence on Wednesday. It is the first-ever academic rail research and education center of excellence to be supported by the US DOT's Federal Railroad Administration. 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Visit campus this summer! by Office of Enrollment ManagementJun 10, 2024 8:15 am The best way to know if a school is for you is simply by being there. Visit and find out for yourself what it's like to be an Illini! Share this Story Share Interested in Illinois? Visit campus this summer! on Facebook Share Interested in Illinois? Visit campus this summer! on X primary for post 1266183298 The truth about prebiotic sodas: Are they actually good for your gut health? by New York TimesJun 7, 2024 12:30 pm The New York Times (June 6) They provide multiple types of fibers. 'It’s these complex mixtures of different fibers that support lots of different microbes' and general gut health, says U of I Professor Hannah Holscher. 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Here’s what you need to know by Fort Worth Star-TelegramJun 4, 2024 3:30 pm Fort Worth Star-Telegram (May 31) Not all tick bites mean disease: you should only be worried if you start to feel ill. 'Watch for symptoms — rash, fever, muscle or joint pain, or headache,' says U. of I. professor Becky Smith. Share this Story Share Summers are when we’re most vulnerable to tick bites. Here’s what you need to know on Facebook Share Summers are when we’re most vulnerable to tick bites. Here’s what you need to know on X primary for post 25967893 Educating Navajo youth about their community and history by Tom HanlonMay 29, 2024 12:15 pm Oliver Tapaha is working on a project to help students become researchers, historians, and archivists of the same community that he grew up in: Round Rock, Arizona, on the Navajo reservation. 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Most recently, a nutritional cognitive neuroscience study from U of I demonstrates that this lifestyle may help slow down the brain for the better. Share this Story Share New study suggests Mediterranean diet may slow cognitive decline on Facebook Share New study suggests Mediterranean diet may slow cognitive decline on X primary for post 1064174959 Cicadas and tinnitus: Here's what you need to know by Jenna KurtzweilMay 20, 2024 1:15 pm Professor Fatima Husain explains why individuals with tinnitus may find peace among the audial onslaught and offers suggestions for how people can safely shield their ears from the impending 'wall of sound.' 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Every Thursday evening at 9 p.m. from May 23 - Aug. 8, enjoy free movies on the Quad's big screen. Share this Story Share Catch the latest blockbusters under the stars at Summer Outdoor Movies on the Quad on Facebook Share Catch the latest blockbusters under the stars at Summer Outdoor Movies on the Quad on X primary for post 860467671 Illini Mens Golf season ends in NCAA quarterfinal match by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 29, 2024 8:15 am Despite the loss, the quarterfinal berth secures a fifth-place tie for the Illini in the final NCAA Championship standings, the program's ninth top-five national finish under head coach Mike Small since the current format was adopted in 2009. 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We post on Facebook, we use social media... I tell people constantly that everything about you is already out there,' says U of I Professor Sheldon Jacobson. Share this Story Share It's a ‘breakthrough’ year for biometric payments. You may soon be paying with your face on Facebook Share It's a ‘breakthrough’ year for biometric payments. You may soon be paying with your face on X primary for post 647048095 Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces 2024-25 season performances by Jodi HeckelMay 17, 2024 3:00 pm KCPA will feature a wide variety of performers for its 2024-25 season, including jazz and classical artists, Broadway and opera legends, an indie rock band, and a performance that combines genetics with a cocktail party. 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