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Calcium Signaling Channels Regulate Neuroinflammation and Motivation
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how calcium signaling channels in the brain’s immune cells regulate neuroinflammation and promote the development of behaviors associated with affective mood disorders, according to a recent study published in Science Signaling.
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First Gene Regulation Clinical Trials for Epilepsy Show Promising Results
A first‑ever gene‑regulation therapy tested in early‑phase clinical trials co‑led by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has proven safe in children with Dravet syndrome who have exhausted conventional treatment options, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Automated Screening and Education Increases Urinary Incontinence Diagnoses
Implementing an automated urinary incontinence screening and educational program in primary care practices significantly increased awareness and treatment referrals in women with the condition, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Circadian Rhythm Causes Metabolic Dysfunction in Fat Cells
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how disruptions in circadian rhythm impair metabolic function in fat cells, providing new insights into the molecular mechanisms that cause obesity and metabolic disease, according to a recent study published in Nature Metabolism.
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AOA Medical Honor Society Inducts New Feinberg Members
Feinberg’s chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society welcomed 41 new members during a ceremony on March 3, recognizing outstanding educational achievements and contributions to medicine.
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Pioneer in Infectious Disease Genetics Wins 2026 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize
Jean-Laurent Casanova, MD, PhD, the Levy Family Professor at Rockefeller University, known for his discovery of the human genetic and immunological determinants of infectious diseases, is the recipient of the 2026 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science.
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Washington Post
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Here’s What to Eat to Sleep a Little Better Every Day
One study suggested that skipping breakfast and eating dinners late were tied to delayed bedtimes, later wake times and lower sleep efficiency. Similarly, a 2026 clinical trial found that stopping eating at least three hours before bedtime helped better align the body’s circadian rhythms with sleep, improving nighttime blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar regulation. “Perhaps more than what you eat, when you eat relative…
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Wall Street Journal
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More Americans Under 55 Are Dying of Severe Heart Attacks
The last thing someone in their 30s or 40s should worry about is dying of a heart attack. But new research shows more are. Younger adults need to recognize that they may be at risk, said Dr. Sadiya Khan, Magerstadt professor of Cardiovascular Epidemiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, who wasn’t involved in…
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Chicago Tribune
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Illinois’ Youngest Victims Deserve More Than Silence
We’re a society obsessed with kids — how best to educate them, when to introduce technology into their lives, how they eat, sleep and dress. Many of our elected officials are encouraging us to have more of them. We must also be willing to confront the violence that some of Illinois’ youngest children face. A…
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Fox News
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Alzheimer’s Prevention Breakthrough Found in Decades-old Seizure Drug
The medication was found to prevent the formation of amyloid-beta 42 in both animal models and cultured human neurons, according to the study findings, which were published in Science Translational Medicine. The effect was also seen in post-mortem human brain tissue obtained from individuals with Down syndrome, who are at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Washington Post
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Experts Talk How to Navigate Distressing News Stories and Finding Coping Mechanisms
While medical experts say it is normal for people to experience stress and anxiety — or feeling that the world descended into chaos overnight — it is important to find coping mechanisms and ways to responsibly take in the news in order to protect one’s mental health. “Fear, sadness, confusion… these are very normal reactions…
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CBS News Chicago
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Understanding Heart Health During Menopause
Dr. Priya Freaney, a cardiologist with Northwestern Medicine, joins CBS News Chicago to talk about how menopause can accelerate cardiovascular disease risk. She shares that there is overlap between the symptoms in early heart disease and the symptoms of menopause. She also talks about hormone replacement therapy and how it may be used to treat…
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