Media Coverage
The work done by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine faculty members (and even some students) is regularly highlighted in newspapers, online media outlets and more. Below you’ll find links to articles and videos of Feinberg in the news.
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Scientific American
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Science May Finally Have Made Up Its Mind About Coffee’s Health Benefits
In 2026 alone, studies across disciplines have found that coffee could reduce dementia risk, protect your liver and improve your gut microbiome.
According to geneticist Marilyn Cornelis, scientists are simply conducting research better. Cornelis, who studies the genetics of how we metabolize caffeine at Northwestern University, first became interested in the subject two decades ago because of how many “inconsistencies” the research had.
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WGN
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: mRNA Flu Vaccine Is Good for Public Health
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the FDA approving a new mRNA flu vaccine.
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ABC 7 Chicago
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Chicago-Area Shoppers Change Buying Habits Amid Recalls Tied to Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
Some consumers say they are avoiding produce and changing their shopping habits as a series of recalls tied to foodborne illness outbreaks continues across the country.
Northwestern Medicine said it has seen a slight increase in salmonella and cyclospora cases and is urging people to monitor recall notices and wash produce thoroughly. Gastroenterologist Dr. Eugene Yen said people should watch for symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
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USA TODAY
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Feeling Run Down? Everything You Need to Know About CKM Syndrome
Rather than existing in isolation, conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease often develop together, with each making the others more likely and more severe.
To better recognize such connections, doctors have recently introduced the term cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, which can take us “one step closer to understanding the root cause of all vascular disease … to prevent multiple conditions,” says Clyde Yancy, former president of the American Heart Association and chief of cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Fox Chicago
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More Trees, Better Health? Northwestern University Says Tree Canopy Loss Linked to Mortality
Northwestern University just conducted a study about trees in Chicago, saying the more trees you’ve got around, the healthier people seem to be. They went neighborhood by neighborhood, looked at tree cover for 10 years and checked it against over 220,000 death records.
Harrison Garcia led the study and is a medical student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Chicago Tribune
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Teen’s Death in North Center Highlights Danger of Electronic Scooters
“The spectrum of these injuries is concerning,” said Dr. George Chiampas, an emergency medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine. “We’re seeing young individuals that are coming in with life-changing injuries that frankly can all be avoided and are avoidable.”
Chiampas said he frequently treats patients who crash their e-scooters and are run over by vehicles after they’re thrown into the street. When a patient survives, recovery can mean days in the intensive care unit before months of rehabilitation.
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The New York Times
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Why Are More Young Women Developing Heart Disease?
Young women with high blood pressure are often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Routine checks of your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and hemoglobin A1C (a measure of average blood glucose levels) are important for assessing risk.
“Knowing your numbers is your most powerful tool,” said Dr. Priya Freaney, director of the Women’s Heart Care program at Northwestern Medicine. “And it’s never too early to start.”
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WGN
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Measles Vaccine Is Safe and Effective
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about measles cases being on the upswing, what we should know about Cyclospora outbreak today, and the benefits and risks of testosterone replacement.
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HealthDay
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Gaining an Hour of Sleep May be Protective Against Retinal Disease
Gaining an hour of sleep in the context of daylight saving time (DST) transitions may be protective against retinal disease risk, according to a study published online June 26 in Scientific Reports.
Kyle S. Chan, M.D., from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and colleagues examined the relationship between DST transitions and retinal vascular disease among patients aged 18 to 64 years identified between 2012 to 2014.
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WGN
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It’s Not Unusual for Your Child to Take More Than One Anxiety Medication
Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss taking supplements in conjunction with medication, taking more than one anxiety medication, and if GLP-1’s are reshaping insurance costs for other people.
Later, Dr. Elliott answers listeners’ medical questions.
