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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


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Northwestern researchers find vitamin D may not reduce statin-related muscle pain

March 8, 2023

Patients with a history of heart attacks or strokes may be prescribed statins — medications that lower cholesterol levels, like vitamin D — as a preventative measure. However, some patients report...

The Technological Institute, home to many McCormick classes. McCormick Prof. Vadmin Backman led the team that discovered the correlation.

NU researchers discover strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 mortality rates

May 20, 2020

A group of Northwestern researchers have recently found a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 mortality rates. According to a University release, the researchers studied...

Northwestern study finds link between low vitamin D levels, aggressive prostate cancer

March 1, 2016

A study from researchers at Northwestern Medicine found a significant link between aggressive cases of prostate cancer and low levels of vitamin D. Prostate cancer — one of the most common types of...

Gates: Consider the Consequences of Tanning

Gates: Consider the Consequences of Tanning

May 13, 2014

Walking down Sheridan during January’s Polar Vortex, I never thought I would make the same walk wearing sandals, shorts and a t-shirt. But I guess seeing that even the Midwest has nice weather to offer...

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