Why Late-Night Eating Leads to Weight Gain, Diabetes

A new study has shown that energy release may be the molecular mechanism through which our internal clocks control energy balance, findings with implications from dieting to sleep loss.

Medical School Receives Largest Research Funding in 2022

Feinberg principal investigators secured $650 million in research funding and awards during the 2021-22 fiscal year, which is a 6.5 percent increase over the previous year and the largest amount in the school’s history.

Study Uncovers Role of Mitochondrial Energy Production in Dopaminergic Neurons

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered that dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra utilize a specific ion channel to control energy production and meet bioenergetic need, according to a recent study.

Evaluating Treatment Options for Peripheral Artery Disease

Telmisartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker drug, did not improve walking performance in patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine clinical trial.

Ukrainian Physicians Visit Northwestern Memorial Hospital for Best Practices on Blood Banking

The guests are looking to update their standards and practices while maintaining blood bank capacity during the ongoing war in their country.

10 Highlights From 10 Years: Celebrating the Bicuspid Aortic Valve Program

Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute created the comprehensive program a decade ago, which has led to more than 1,100 surgeries, a biobank and more.

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