Alexander L. Lin, MD

03/21/2026

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is often mistaken for other health issues and autoimmune diseases, and there are several forms of MS.

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03/20/2026

What’s the difference between allergies and asthma? Watch and learn!

03/20/2026

Our patients amaze us.

Abigail continues to train for a half marathon while receiving infusion therapy for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

Drop some words of inspiration for her in the comments.

03/19/2026

Why "PM” Medication may be dangerous for anyone over the age of 65.

03/19/2026

Aging is inevitable, but chronic illness doesn’t have to be. Scientists at Human Longevity Laboratory at Northwestern Medicine are finding science-backed, anti-aging strategies to lower your biological age and delay disease for as long as possible.

Douglas E. Vaughan, MD, a cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine and director of the Human Longevity Laboratory, shares what you can do today to protect your future.

Tips to expand your healthspan.

03/18/2026

Proud to be a family of physicians and proud to all be physicians at Northwestern Medicine: the Schaeffer family shares their story.

03/18/2026

Great medicine starts with great people.

At Northwestern Medicine, donor support empowers our physicians to pursue new solutions for complex conditions and deliver better outcomes for patients.

Physicians like Harold J. Boutte Jr, MD, bring deep commitment shaped by personal experience. Inspired by his Uncle Vince’s cancer journey, Dr. Boutte now leads Northwestern Medicine’s total parenteral nutrition (TPN) program. Donor generosity fuels physicians’ progress in transforming digestive health.

Support the physicians who are shaping the future of medicine.

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03/17/2026

Melatonin is a common sleep aid that’s used to help with jet lag and other occasional short-term sleep issues. But is there a link between taking melatonin and heart failure? Before you start taking melatonin (or any supplement), check with your doctor to make sure it’s safe for you. Also, learn how long before bedtime you should cut off caffeine and other simple tips to improve your sleep tonight without relying on melatonin.

Melatonin and heart health.

03/16/2026

Kidneys may be small, but they play a big role in keeping you healthy. Here's how they work.

03/15/2026

What’s the difference between a craniotomy and a craniectomy? Neurosurgeon Babak S. Jahromi, MD, PhD, explains.

03/14/2026

Dark chocolate can do more than satisfy a sweet tooth. Dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage can support heart health, brain function and more. Research also links compounds in dark chocolate to healthy aging. Learn the recommended daily amount of dark chocolate, what to look for on nutrition labels and why you should choose a cocoa percentage of 70% or more. Plus, learn two dark chocolate recipes for creative, delicious ways to incorporate it into your everyday meal planning.

Dark chocolate benefits.

03/12/2026

Both a living and deceased donor liver can be split into two parts and regrow. Ready for more?

Transplant surgeons drop some knowledge.