Obstetrics & gynaecology

A pandemic 'baby bump' is happening in the US, study finds

Do you have a friend, coworker or family member who recently welcomed a new baby? If so, they're part of a nationwide trend. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. has experienced a subtle "baby bump," according to ...

Immunology

Time of day might not matter for COVID-19 vaccination

Many physiological and behavioral functions, including those of the immune system, exhibit circadian rhythms. Several studies have investigated if the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines varies depending on the time of day ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Tracking COVID-19 from the Amazon to Chicago

Northwestern Medicine scientists Ramon Lorenzo-Redondo, Ph.D., and Egon Ozer, MD, Ph.D., recently flew into the airport in Iquitos, a remote Peruvian city in the depths of the Amazon jungle accessible only by plane or river ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Could a computer diagnose Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

It takes a lot of time—and money—to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. After running lengthy in-person neuropsychological exams, clinicians have to transcribe, review, and analyze every response in detail. But researchers ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Online yoga reduces stress, improves well-being

In this age of remote work, virtual meetings, and telemedicine visits, add yoga to the list of things you can do effectively without leaving home.

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