Sharita Forrest

Participants in a self-directed diet program lost significantly more weight by consuming higher amounts of protein and fiber, along with adhering to a personalized and flexible diet plan. Over a 25-month study, the most successful participants, who made up 41% of the total, lost an average of 12.

In a new book, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sociology professor Ilana Redstone examines the faulty thinking that is sewing political discord in the U.S. and challenges readers to abandon certainty in their rightness to rebuild social trust and preserve democracy.

Couples who participated in a relationship improvement program called Illinois Strong Couples, delivered through Illinois Extension, found that the skills it enhanced their connections with their partners and benefited their individual mental health.

: Journalism professor emeritus Matthew C. Ehrlich's latest book examines the dramatic story of a controversial medicine once touted as a miracle

Faculty members Jacinda Dariotis, left, and Amy Leman have extensive experience leading youth participatory action research projects that empower

Eliminating the U.S. Department of Education might not be as cataclysmic as some fear, but other changes on the Project 2025 agenda — such as the elimination of meal subsidies and early childhood education programs — could have profound implications for public schools and their students, said Paul Bruno, a professor of education policy, organization and leadership.

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain and its emotional burdens. Feeling heard and emotionally supported by doctors during consultations dispels patients’ uncertainty, instilling hope and self-efficacy, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign communication professor Charee Thompson found in a recent study.

Chronic pain—defined as daily or significant pain that lasts more than three months—can be complicated to diagnose and treat. Because chronic pain conditions are clouded with uncertainties, patients often struggle with anxiety and depression, and they and their doctors often find these conditions challenging to discuss and manage, studies have indicated.

The new book 'Crisis by Design: Emergency Powers and Colonial Legality in Puerto Rico,' by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sociology professor and School of Law affiliate Jose Atiles explores Puerto Rico's struggles with colonialism, corruption and various crises.

Communication professor Matea Mustafaj led a study that explored how exposure to counter-stereotypical portrayals of “brilliant” women and racial