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  • Northwestern researchers have found that a new microbial therapy could offer hope to millions affected by the autoimmune disease vitiligo, which causes visible patches of skin discoloration and carries profound emotional and physical consequences. (Getty Images)

    Microbial Therapy Offers New Hope for Vitiligo Patients

    A natural compound derived from gut-friendly bacteria can significantly slow the progression of vitiligo and may restore pigmentation, according to a new study.

  • Coordinated Brain Networks Support Recognition Memory

    Investigators have discovered that activity in two widely distributed brain networks previously considered separate are actually correlated with each other and together play a key role in recognition memory, according to Northwestern Medicine study published in Cell Reports.

  • Medicaid Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Less Likely to Access Telehealth After COVID-19

    Patients with opioid use disorder enrolled in Medicaid were less likely to receive telehealth care after the COVID-19 pandemic compared to patients with private insurance, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.