Chemotherapy Drug Shows Promise in Treating Everyday Allergies

A drug originally designed for chemotherapy may reduce allergic responses to a variety of allergens, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

New Insights Into Information Processing in the Retina

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered cells in the retina that determine horizontal or vertical orientation, and demonstrated how they convey information.

Northwestern Medicine Volunteers Help With Cardiac Screening

Twenty Northwestern Medicine volunteers helped identify previously undetected heart conditions in students at an event at Geneva High School.

Medical Student Investigates Sun Safety in Daycare

Daycares and early childhood education programs frequently use spray sunscreen on children, but still have room for improvement when it comes to sun safety, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study with a first-year medical student as first author.

Red Hats for Newborns at Northwestern Medicine Hospitals

Volunteers for the American Heart Association have been celebrating American Heart Month by knitting and crocheting red hats for all babies born at Northwestern Medicine hospitals in February.

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