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The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University has named Ainsley M. Cameron as associate director of curatorial affairs, effective Sept. 1. Cameron joins The Block from the Cincinnati Art Museum, where she most recently served as director of curatorial affairs & initiatives.

More than 1,600 Cyclospora cases have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states, prompting Taylor Farms to recall all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico that was distributed to restaurants and retailers. Health officials say they are also investigating other outbreaks in other states that are unrelated to the Taylor Farms cases. Two Northwestern Medicine experts are available for interviews to discuss what people should know.
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As use of GLP-1s surged across the U.S., average total payments per user also climbed sharply, according to a new Northwestern University study that analyzed national trends in GLP-1 use and spending between 2017 and 2022. These total payments included out-of-pocket costs paid by patients as well as payments from insurers, employers and government programs.

President Trump will address the nation at 8 p.m. CT tonight and is expected to focus on election security. Northwestern University professors of law, political science and history, are available to speak to reporters covering the address.
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Like a propeller, new drone spins too fast for the human eye to see clearly. It’s about 10 times less visually perceptible than a conventional quadcopter.

A new paper detailing Musical Museum, a live concert and lecture series designed specifically for people with neurocognitive disorders and their caregivers, will be published July 20.

Querrey InQbation Lab reaches milestone

New device is first to mimic the cerebellum, the brain’s reflex center.

From a Tony Award-winning musical to boundary-pushing performances exploring artificial intelligence, justice and identity, Northwestern University’s Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Centers announce a dynamic 2026-27 season spanning Evanston and Chicago. Across both campuses, the season highlights a bold, collaborative and creative ecosystem where emerging artists take risks, and new work comes to life.

A range of outbreaks, from COVID-19 to hantavirus to Ebola, have highlighted the ongoing need for clear, consistent and non-alarmist public health communication, explains Northwestern Medicine infectious diseases expert Dr. Jennie H. Kwon in a new perspective piece in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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