April 07, 2026 | Ethan Simmons The Illini Physical Activity Symposium celebrates the widening research field of physical activity and its connections to public health across the globe. The second edition hosted at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign added a couple new traditions, including live student presentations and a guest speaker, but things kicked off […]
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New study reveals nitrous oxide misuse deaths are steeply increasing
July 31, 2025 | Ethan Simmons Misuse of nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” is on the rise nationally. Researchers warn that the U.S. may be at the “bottom of the hill” for this public health issue. An anesthetic most often used at the dentist or doctor’s office, nitrous oxide or “laughing gas” has been misused […]