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The University of Chicago Medicine's 2018 Nursing Annual Report reflects a tremendous year of accomplishments for the nursing team and the institution.

Primary care physicians are important players in patient wellness. Amit Patel, MD, who practices family medicine at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial, explains why you should have a primary care doctor on your team.

A leading clinical and research psychologist at UChicago Medicine has been awarded a $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to understand alcohol responses in individuals who have problems controlling their drinking.

A UChicago-based team working with collaborators in Bangladesh identified a new genetic variant linked to arsenic metabolism and toxicity.

Most people receive immunizations as a child and adolescent, forgetting about their shots once into adulthood. But what boosters do adults need to stay healthy?

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a fast-acting nasal spray to treat severe depression, but some people have raised concerns about the drug’s close relationship to ketamine, a hallucinogenic street drug nicknamed “Special K.”

Over the last 20 years heart attack deaths have decreased across all age groups and sexes except for women over the age of 65. We spoke with cardiologist Atman Shah, MD, on why this may be happening.

Under new direction, the Microbiome Center is staying true to its roots as a hub for like-minded scientists interested in exploring the world of microbes.