Rush Stories
South Asian-Americans at Higher Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
Poor diet habits, lack of exercise contribute to higher risk for South Asians
A Way to Withstand Alzheimer’s Disease Is in Sight
The director of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center envisions a solution to the disease
$35 Million in NIH Funding Launches Health Research Accelerator
Rush is helping lead a new health research accelerator that has launched in the Chicago area with nearly $35 million in funding from the NIH.
Alzheimer's Researcher David Bennett, MD
Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center Director David Bennett, MD, on the search for treatment options for Alzheimer's and dementia.
The Future of Medicine
A look at how some current medical trends may help shape the future of medicine
MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke Survivors
A diet created by researchers at Rush may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors
High-Intensity Exercise Delays Parkinson’s Progression
High-intensity exercise three times a week decreases worsening of the disease’s symptoms
Regenerative Medicine Restores Movement After Paralysis
Four of six people with paralyzing spinal cord injuries who were treated with a new cell therapy have recovered a significant level of movement on at least one side, new study results show.
Rush Collaborates With Tech Firm Tempus to Expand Cancer Biorepository
Patients being treated for cancer today may benefit from personalized treatments that will become available
Patients’ Own Fat Tissue Can Help Treat Joint Problems
Body fat now can help treat bone joint conditions, including injuries and osteoarthritis