News
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Targeting Tumor Metabolism to Trigger Cancer Cell Death
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a promising approach to killing treatment-resistant cancer cells by exploiting their hidden metabolic vulnerabilities, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
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Medical Student Advances Public Health at Home and Abroad
Lilian Bui, ‘25 MD, ’25 MPH, a recent Feinberg graduate, completed two global health rotations as part of her medical school education and has lobbied on behalf of public health on Capitol Hill.
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Uncovering How Poxvirus Hijacks Host Proteins to Spread
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new details about how poxvirus hijacks its host’s protein synthesis machinery to multiply and spread, according to a study published in Nature Microbiology.
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Understanding the Genomic Complexities of Glioblastoma Tumors
Genetic makeup and structure can shift dramatically across different areas of a single glioblastoma tumor, reveals a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.
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SNAP Shields Kids From Future Heart Disease Risks, Study Finds
Food insecurity in early childhood is associated with worse heart health two decades later, but participation in public nutrition assistance programs may significantly mitigate that risk, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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Global Health Education Day Celebrates Mentorship and Collaboration
Faculty, staff, students and trainees celebrated global health, education and outreach during the 6th annual Global Health Education Day organized by the Center for Global Health Education.
Media Coverage
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US News & World Report
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Troubled Kids Wait a Half-Day — Or More — In ER To Get Mental Health Care
About 1 in 3 kids who go to an emergency room (ER) amid a mental health crisis wait at least 12 hours to be transferred to psychiatric care, researchers report in the August 2025 issue of the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open. Further, more than 1 in 8 wait more than…
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US News & World Report
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How to Provide Long-Distance Caregiving
Supporting aging parents or loved ones from afar can be challenging, but with the right tools and strategies, long-distance caregiving is possible and meaningful. While it’s no easy task to be a long-distance caregiver, the following are some strategies you can adopt to streamline duties and be more organized in your approach. These include arranging…
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WebMD
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Keto Debate: Is Low-Carb a Game Changer or a Risky Gamble?
Recent estimates show that 13 million Americans follow a ketogenic diet – a nutrition paradigm based on extremely low carbs and high fats – and its popularity is only growing. Yet for all the benefits, research also highlights serious concerns, including nutrient deficiency, increased heart disease risk, and higher levels of LDL cholesterol (the kind…
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NBC News
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With a protein-heavy diet, it’s important to eat this crucial nutrient, nutritionists say
Americans can’t seem to get enough protein. Typically the go-to fuel of bodybuilders and athletes, protein has become the wellness world’s ultimate nutrient for weight loss, energy and muscle maintenance. Nutritionists and gastroenterologists warn that the more we load up on protein, another vital nutrient is being left behind: fiber. Insoluble fiber, found in vegetables…
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People Magazine
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After 7 Years of Fertility Struggles, This Mom Finally Gave Birth. Then She Was Diagnosed with ALS
In October 2022, Melissa Diaz-Viera started having trouble buttoning her 8-month-old daughter’s pajamas. When she lay down at night, her thigh twitched. “I just thought I was exhausted,” says the mom from Arlington Heights, Ill. At the time, Diaz-Viera was on maternity leave from her job as an elementary school social worker. She was breastfeeding,…
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Chicago Sun-Times
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Women face increased heart health risks as they enter menopause, but many don’t know it
Menopause is when a woman goes one year without a period, representing a natural end of her reproductive years. Although the average menopause age for U.S. women is 51, estrogen levels begin decreasing earlier in the transitional years called perimenopause. During this phase, periods become irregular. Sleep disturbances, hot flashes and night sweats may also…
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30 Days Out: Medicaid and Consent to Sterilization in the US – Sarah Rodriguez | Katie Watson | Chloe Matovina
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CRS Special Seminar: Larry Chamley, PhD
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