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On Saturday, April 24th, Dr. Francis Collins, the current head of the National Institutes of Health, gave a lecture at Northwestern. The event was co-sponsored by the University of Illinois-Chicago and the University of Chicago and brought out many graduate students, post-docs and senior researchers from each of the institutions. Dr. Collins’ talk focused on [...]
Recently, the American Heart Association came out with guidelines for sugar intake. Women should limit their sugar intake to 25 grams per day and men to 37.5 grams/day. This seems reasonable until you look at some of the “hidden” or “added” sugars and realize you can reach your daily limit at breakfast! For example, [...]
The Oncofertility Saturday Academy (OSA) program model, developed at Northwestern University’s Institute for Women’s Health Research, is designed to prepare and inspire high school girls to become the next generation of women leaders in science and medicine. The program model has been replicated and implemented at multiple sites across the nation, including San Diego and [...]
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality issued its 2009 National Healthcare Quality Report and National Healthcare Disparities Report on April 13. The 2009 reports include a new section on lifestyle modifications because preventing or reducing obesity is a crucial national goal. The reports found: One-third of obese adults have NEVER received advice from their [...]
In celebration of National Women’s Health Week, the Institute for Women’s Health Research at Northwestern University is hosting an evening of laughter, good cheer and networking. It will be held on May 12, 2010 at 6 pm at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts and featuring well know Chicago comedienne Patti Vasquez. To view [...]
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