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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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What we know about the Omicron variant so far, and how you can stay safe and COVID-19-aware during the holidays

December 1, 2021

The World Health Organization designated the highly infectious Omicron COVID-19 variant to be a cause for concern Friday.  As gatherings start to ramp up for the holiday season, local doctors and scientists...

A photo of a rectangular sign that says “Northwestern University” behind a purple background in white font. There is a bit of snow on the sign. Below the sign is a portion of a map of the University that’s mostly green with paths to show roads and sidewalks. Behind the sign are a few trees scattered in the background.

Study finds gender gap in social media networking outcomes for physicians

May 17, 2021

Male physicians gain more professional advantages from social media networking than female physicians, a Northwestern Medicine study found. According to the May 13 study, published by the American Medical...

A needle is shown going into an arm against a blue background. Two hands, all wearing a blue glove, are holding a syringe and a vial. A third hand touches the arm.

You got the COVID-19 vaccine — now what? Chicago health experts answer questions on vaccine effectiveness, immunity

April 28, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands and a desire for a return to normalcy heightens, Chicago health experts warn against complacency and encourage continued vaccine rollout. What should I do after...

Three physicians at a vaccination site. The left one is wearing a green shirt and holding several vaccine needles, the middle one is wearing a black shirt and is also holding a needle. The right one is wearing a green shirt and taking the picture.

Illinois medical professionals address COVID-19 vaccine inequity, withstand infodemic

April 14, 2021

As COVID-19 has spread across the nation, the distribution of misinformation has matched its virality. Some experts say the world is facing a second pandemic: an “infodemic.” To reduce the impacts...

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