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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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New York Times
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4 Tips for a Better Morning Routine
If you can’t bring yourself to dance, at the very least, get some daylight. “The first thing you should do is get at least 20 minutes of bright morning light,” said Phyllis Zee, director of the Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Light exposure tells your body that…
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TODAY
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What’s Your Heart Disease Risk? Try This Calculator to Find Out
The goal is to get people to start taking “preventive efforts” earlier in life, researchers wrote in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. “This tool was motivated by helping younger adults understand their long-term risk for heart disease,” senior author Sadiya Khan, the Magerstadt professor of cardiovascular epidemiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School…
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Good Morning America
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Woman with Stage 4 Cancer Has ‘No Evidence of Disease’ After Life-changing Transplant
A woman with cancer that spread to her liver is getting a second chance at life after receiving a partial liver transplant from a living donor. Amy Piccioli told “Good Morning America” doctors have told her she currently has no evidence of the disease three months after she underwent transplant surgery at Northwestern Medicine in…
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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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CNN
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Drooling Into Your Pillow Could Be a Sign of a More Serious Issue
Drooling can be embarrassing, especially if you’re waking up to a newly minted lover beside you. But if you’re sleeping alone or next to a seasoned partner who isn’t disturbed by bodily functions, experts say it’s not a big deal — unless it’s a frequent occurrence. “Everyone drools at one time or another when we…
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