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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WGN
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Rise in E-Scooter Accidents Raises Safety Concerns
They are quick and convenient, and a growing cause of emergency room visits. Doctors say electric scooter injuries are on the rise. Dr. Leah Tatebe, a Northwestern Medicine trauma surgeon with the American College of Surgeons, sees riders after they visit the emergency room.
“We see a lot of broken bones. That’s very common. People who get hit or crash, those tend to require surgery, they require being in the hospital for a while, going to rehab,” Tatebe said.
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WBEZ
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Northwestern Medicine Study Suggests Link Between Estrogen Production & Memory Decline
A new study out of Northwestern Medicine suggests a link between a decrease of estrogen production in brain tissue to memory decline.
Dr. Serdar Bulun is chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Feinberg School of Medicine. He hopes the study will provide insight into why women have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease.
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WGN
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Ebola outbreak is not over
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the death of Kyle Busch, what we should know about sepsis, the latest on the Ebola outbreak in Africa, and if we need to be concerned about Lyme disease in Illinois.
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ABC News
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College Athlete’s Wisdom Tooth Surgery Leads to Leukemia Diagnosis
What was expected to be a standard wisdom tooth extraction led to a shocking medical discovery for 21-year-old Wisconsin volleyball athlete Kendall Schara after doctors uncovered a leukemia diagnosis.
After a month of chemotherapy, Kendall needed a stem cell transplant. Her little sister Elle was a perfect match. “The chances of any sibling being a full match is 25%,” said Kendall’s doctor, Dr. Kehinde Adekola, Hematologist at Lurie Cancer Center.
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CBS News Chicago
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Chicago Couple Doing their Best to Stay Strong as Husband Battles ALS
Puvathingal was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, on July 9, 2025. ALS is a fatal neuro-muscular disease. It affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control the ability to move, walk, and talk.
“Cecil is a dynamic guy. He came into this, and was like, ‘I’m going to keep fighting. What tools can I get?’” Dr. John M. Coleman III at Northwestern Medicine said. “My responsibility as his physician and his friend is to make sure that I’m thinking one step ahead so that he can keep playing the game as long as he can, and be successful; not just be part of the game, sitting on the bench, but actually in the game and living life.”
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The Hill
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How little screen time should your kids have? Federal report offers guidance
On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a new warning about screen time for children, emphasizing the impacts it can have on their sleep and mental health.
Dr. Courtney Blackwell, an associate professor of medical social sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, told CNN that research does not definitively “suggest screen time causes harm in and of itself.” She went on to say that you shouldn’t “panic” over your child’s screen usage.
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The Washington Post
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The App that Helped Me Manage My Jet Lag
In 2018, Timeshifter was released with the promise to reduce jet lag using “science-backed tips.” Those tips are delivered to users via a personalized “jet lag plan” that’s generated using their trip information and a few personal details (i.e. age, sleep patterns).
“The most powerful resetting tool is light,” said Clara B. Peek, an assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular genetics at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, whose lab studies disruptions of the circadian clock.
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CNN
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New Surgeon General’s Advisory Raises Alarm About Screen Time Risks for Kids and Teens
The relationship between screens and children’s health remains complex, said Dr. Courtney Blackwell, an associate professor of medical social sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
“That’s not to say on an individual level, some children in some contexts with some pre-existing conditions may experience some kind of challenges when it comes to screen use and mental health or physical health. But at the population level, the research is not definitive, I would say, to suggest screen time causes harm in and of itself,” Blackwell said.
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NBC Chicago
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Which Sunscreen Is Best? Experts Share Their Tips and Top Choices
Harmful UV radiation accumulates over a lifetime of exposure, and sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect skin from sunburn, premature aging and the risk of skin cancer.
“UV radiation number is the biggest modifiable risk factor for skin cancer,” said Dr. Victor Quan, a dermatologist at Northwestern Medicine. In addition to “broad spectrum” protection, Quan says SPF matters.
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Fox Chicago
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Northwestern Study Explores Asthma Drug as Possible Treatment for Aggressive Cancers
Dr. Bin Zhang from Northwestern Medicine discusses new research suggesting the asthma medication Singulair could help fight aggressive forms of cancer alongside existing treatments.
“We tried to figure out how the immune system actually failed in the cancer patient. We see hope because this is already an FDA-approved drug, and I think it will safely and quickly move into clinical trials.”
