Poor prepregnancy cardiovascular health is associated with a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes and coronary artery calcium in midlife, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
Intravenous fluid use in pediatric emergency departments decreased nationwide following Hurricane Helene, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study, findings that may help emergency departments better allocate resources.
The proportion of U.S. children and adolescents with anxiety and depression increased from 2016 to 2022, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine survey analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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.
Sugary drinks have been linked to changes in the gut microbiome and higher diabetes risk in Hispanic and Latino populations, according to study published in Cell Metabolism.
Using electronic health record data to measure how frequently someone changes their residential address may be an effective tool to screen for patients who may be experiencing homelessness, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in PLOS One.
Students, faculty, staff and public health leaders joined Northwestern University’s Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) for the institute’s annual Public Health Summit at the Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center on April 2.
Young adults experiencing food insecurity have greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for other socioeconomic factors, according to a recent study.
Opioid testing information was unavailable in half of injury death investigations in the U.S. and in 1 in 10 unintentional overdose death investigations conducted in 2021, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA.
A first-of-its kind review conducted by Northwestern Medicine investigators has found that single-session interventions can significantly improve mental health outcomes in both youth and adults, according to recent findings.