tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1719474 2011-04-28T17:02:21-05:00 The blog of the Institute for Science, Law and Technology at Chicago-Kent College of Law TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553911187883301538e2f65ca970b 2011-04-28T17:02:21-05:00 2011-04-28T17:09:17-05:00

A disproportionate amount of individuals who are obese or have diabetes and other chronic health conditions are of lower socioeconomic status. It will be important to look at food policies geared towards programs which have a significant impact on these populations, such as food stamps, food pantries, and school lunch programs.

ISLAT Admin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55391118788330133f570477e970b 2010-10-29T15:01:26-05:00 2010-10-29T15:04:55-05:00

According to a recent study, the types of foods that men eat before having children might impact their future children’s health. With obesity, diabetes, and diets that are high in fat pervasive in America, it is imperative that policy makers start addressing access to healthy food and that the American population seriously considers getting healthy!

ISLAT Admin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55391118788330133f24320e2970b 2010-07-13T15:32:43-05:00 2010-08-26T11:44:57-05:00

Health Impact Assessments are a valuable tool for policy makers interested in health reform.

ISLAT Admin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55391118788330133ecd88d8b970b 2010-04-21T14:10:21-05:00 2010-04-21T14:10:21-05:00

Passing a state law called the Care of Students with Diabetes Act will allow children with diabetes to attend school safely by training volunteer school employees on how to help a specific child with diabetes should the child need assistance

ISLAT Admin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55391118788330120a5e29578970b 2009-10-13T17:36:43-05:00 2010-04-15T17:01:08-05:00

Despite improvements in home blood glucose monitor technology, the FDA allows blood glucose monitors to be manufactured with a 20% error rate.

ISLAT Admin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55391118788330120a5597104970b 2009-09-08T17:31:57-05:00 2009-09-08T17:31:57-05:00

Policymakers, scientists, activists, and the industry argue over the true health risks posed by Bisphenol A. One participant of the "Is It In Us?" study, which measured the presence of toxic chemicals, such as BPA, in the blood and urine of participants, was relieved to know that her results were no different than the results of most of the other participants. But then she thought: "what if our perception of normal exposure […] is skewed?"

ISLAT Admin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55391118788330115709efbdb970c 2009-06-30T17:27:20-05:00 2009-06-30T17:27:20-05:00

Will Judge Sotomayor's diabetes prevent her from becoming a U.S. Supreme Court judge?

ISLAT Admin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67053187 2009-05-19T10:27:00-05:00 2009-05-20T10:32:10-05:00

Members of the Havasupai Tribe allege that researchers from Arizona State University conducted potentially stigmatizing research on their blood that had been provided for a different type of research. Researchers deny they did anything wrong. The case has been pending for five years--with no end in sight.

ISLAT Admin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66731563 2009-05-12T10:00:00-05:00 2009-05-13T12:37:30-05:00

"One hundred years ago, our kids went to the doctor to cure mumps and measles--now they go for ADHD, obesity and diabetes." (Ill. Rep. Elaine Nekritz) Chicago has decided to take a stance against the toxic chemical BPA, which is associated with these conditions, as it is considering an ordinance that will protect children by prohibiting the sale of baby bottles containing BPA.

ISLAT Admin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-65179469 2009-04-07T10:11:27-05:00 2009-04-07T10:11:27-05:00

Nationwide, children are forced to provide primary care for chronically-ill parents and grandparents. It is time for the United States to recognize this problem and assure that child caregivers are receiving the support they need.

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