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When transplant candidates become frail, doctors often worry that they are too weak to survive transplantation. But according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh, frailty can be significantly improved with the right personalized, physician-led fitness program.

Northwestern Medicine scientists whose discoveries have advanced the understanding and treatment of cancer and heart aging have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the nation's highest honors in health and medicine.

A trip to Mars may be more feasible than previously thought, suggests a new study led by Northwestern Medicine that tracked the heart function of 13 astronauts during roughly six-month missions aboard the International Space Station.

A Northwestern Medicine lung cancer specialist is available for print and broadcast interviews to discuss lung adenocarcinoma. On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, after the pope underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at a hospital in Rome.
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The Reframe program is an ongoing collaboration between Northwestern’s Block Museum of Art and the department of athletics and recreation to create space for reflecting on the experiences and identities of student-athletes through art. The Reframe program, now entering its fourth year, is believed to be the only sustained partnership in the U.S. between an academic art museum and an athletic program, with student-athletes’ perspectives as its primary focus.

Northwestern University scholars in a range of disciplines are available to discuss 2026 midterm election topics including redistricting and voting access, voter behavior, campaign spending and strategy, election law, misinformation and polarization. Journalists can use the provided broadcast clips in election reporting, or contact the expert to request an interview.
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Researchers found naive soluble tau connects to an existing tau at a single hotspot, marked by water held in a particular shape, and becomes misfolded to match the shape and extend the fibril. Scientists could target hotspots to prevent a cascade of misfolding and fibrillization events that lead to neurodegenerative diseases.
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Ultra-low-power design could pave the way for smart glasses that continuously monitor health without constant charging.

Norris is hosting its NU x Chicago Comedy Series this fall, featuring a live showcase connecting Northwestern students and the Chicago comedy scene. Each event features a spotlight on campus student talent and a featured comedian, followed by a headliner.
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A Northwestern University study has found both lifetime and recent cannabis use were associated with poorer objectively measured sleep quality, even though participants generally did not perceive their sleep to be worse.