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Do Toxicants Cause Obesity? Fishing for Answers in the Microbiome
November 18, 2025 / Pathobiology

The worldwide prevalence of obesity more than doubled between 1990 and 2022, according to the World Health Organization. This chronic complex disease has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and…
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Get to Know Michael Spinella

April 21, 2017 / Get to Know

Michael Spinella, an associate professor of comparative biosciences, has worked at the College of Veterinary Medicine for a little under a year. Using 10 words or less, describe what your role at the college is: To maintain a…
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[four baby bunnies]

Spread the Word: Baby Bunnies Best Left in Nest

April 18, 2017 / General News

Adorable? Yes. Helpless? Orphaned? In need of human intervention? Probably not. That’s the message Dr. Julia Whittington, medical director of the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic, is hoping to spread far and wide—and fast….
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[Judy and Ed Polzin in Molly's Place]

Donors Create ‘Molly’s Place’ to Bring Peace

April 09, 2017 / Giving Stories

Photo captions: The plaque hanging outside Molly’s Place; the dedication celebration attended by college and hospital leadership; Christine Dietrich, who helped the Polzins make Molly’s Place a reality; Heather Clay and Dr. Julia Whittington talk…
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Mayzie Bounds Back after Microchip Mishap

April 01, 2017 / Patient Stories

‘Teaching Moment’ Has Happy Ending Most experts agree that implanting a microchip in your dog is one of the safest and most responsible decisions a pet owner can make, ensuring you can be found if…
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[Illinois releases working dog opioid reversal video]

Training Video Targets Overdose in Working Dogs

March 14, 2017 / General News

Drs. Mitek, McMichael, and Schlosser pose on the Illinois quadrangle with Officer Beasley and Arco Educational video shows how to give narcan to dogs Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the…
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[Dr. Rich Nye, exotic veterinarian]

Rich Nye: From Cubs Pitcher to Exotic Vet Pioneer

February 22, 2017 / Alumni News

Illinois Alum Has Led Multifaceted Career The Chicago Cubs and their historic, hysterical romp to the 2016 World Series title remain a source of jubilation throughout Illinois and beyond. When it comes to the relatively…
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