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New ‘Culprit’ Found in Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Following a breakthrough that identified a common converging point for all forms of ALS and Lou Gehrig’s disease, a new finding further broadens the understanding of why cells in the brain and spinal cord degenerate in the fatal disease.
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Today’s Teens will Die Younger of Heart Disease
A new study that takes a complete snapshot of adolescent cardiovascular health in the United States reveals a dismal picture of teens likely to die of heart disease at a younger age than adults do today, reports Northwestern Medicine research.
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On Track to Getting Even Fatter
In 2020, the majority of adults in America will be overweight or obese and more than half will suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions, according to projections presented today by Northwestern Medicine researchers at the AHA Scientific Sessions.