Light Pollution a New Alzheimer’s Risk Factor
Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Rush.
11-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
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Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Rush.
11-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
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RUSH has opened a new outpatient center in Hinsdale to expand care in Chicago’s western suburbs. RUSH Hinsdale brings primary and specialty care to Hinsdale and surrounding communities — including reproductive endocrinology and infertility care....
8-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
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Measles cases are being reported in different parts of the United States. David Nguyen, MD, a RUSH infectious disease physician who treats adults and children, answers the most common questions about the measles virus.
14-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
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Statins can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke and other heart and vascular problems. But they aren’t right for all patients, and they can rarely cause side effects. Cardiologist Melissa Tracy answers patients’...
5-Mar-2024 6:10 AM EST
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Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women, but from pregnancy risks to how their arteries function women face different challenges in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
4-Mar-2024 6:05 AM EST
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Pancreatic cancer can be a devastating diagnosis due to its extremely aggressive nature and low survival rate.
2-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
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Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, has been selected to serve as the next President & Chief Academic Officer of RUSH University and Chief Academic Officer, Senior Vice President of RUSH.
25-Jan-2024 11:30 AM EST
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For the seventh consecutive year, a diet created, studied and reported on by researchers at RUSH has been ranked among the top five diets for 2024 in multiple categories by U.S. News & World Report.
12-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
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Rush University Health System, on the West Side of Chicago, has physicians, researchers and others available to speak to health issues, such as health equity, mental health care for veterans, climate change, abortion and maternal mortality.
15-Aug-2024 6:00 PM EDT
Chicago magazine features 130 specialists at RUSH on its new list of Chicago’s Top Doctors
12-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
When the temperature soars above 90 degrees, most people can stay cool and safe. But for older adults, a few days of hot weather can pose serious health risks. Fortunately, knowing the facts and being prepared can help prevent heat exhaustion and...
7-Sep-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Eczema and psoriasis are common skin conditions, and they can both appear as rashes that may itch or burn. If you get rashes often, you might wonder if you have one or the other.
7-Sep-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Sean Swearingen, MD, a sports cardiologist at RUSH, outlines ways to target your workout for maximum benefit and minimum strain..
26-May-2022 4:20 PM EDT
7-Apr-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Michael Lin, MD, MPH, an infectious disease specialist, explains how risky some activities are now as the highly transmissible omicron variant surges through Chicago and the rest of the country.
12-Jan-2022 12:40 PM EST
RUSH is among the nation’s leading hospitals for identifying, treating and protecting against COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic and with onset of the highly contagious omicron variant, RUSH experts are able to speak to all aspects of this global...
31-Dec-2021 7:05 AM EST
RUSH is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College.