Mother’s Heart Health in Pregnancy Impacts Child’s Heart Health in Adolescence

A mother’s heart health while she is pregnant may have a significant impact on her child’s cardiovascular health in early adolescence, according to a new study from Northwestern and Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Untangling Cellular Changes in Pediatric Epilepsy

For the first time, Northwestern Medicine scientists have characterized how a genetic mutation associated with pediatric epilepsy affects neuron activity.

Physical Therapy Student Helps Save a Life

An ordinary night picking up takeout took an unexpected turn for Alyssa Martinez, a second-year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, when she put her newly acquired medical skills to use to help save a man’s life.

Antibody Drug Improves Survival for Aggressive Breast Cancer

A new antibody drug demonstrated similar efficacy to currently available therapies to treat advanced ERBB2-positive breast cancer, according to a recent clinical trial.

Female Physicians and Scientists on the Front Lines

Hear inspirational stories of female physicians and scientists battling COVID-19 from all angles.

Young Mother Celebrates Healthy Heart at Home

Lanette Lewis’ healing journey and positive perspective helped make her first post-transplant year with her daughter extra special.

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