Noah Fromson

Michigan

Health/Science Content Producer, Communications Specialist, Michigan Medicine and Contributor at Freelance

Storytelling & Comms @umichmedicine. Past: @wzzm13, @cbs19news, Medill. 2x Emmy winner, #CLE RTs ≠ endorsements. Opinions = mine (he/him)

Articles

Drug candidate successfully treats atherosclerosis and fatty liver disease in large mammals

6 days ago | medicalxpress.com | Noah Fromson

A drug candidate, previously successful at treating severe fatty liver disease, reduces atherosclerosis—a primary driver of cardiovascular death worldwide—in large mammals, a study suggests. DT-109 limited the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in both the aorta and coronary arteries of nonhuman primates. The amino acid compound was developed at the University of Michigan.
Drug candidate successfully treats atherosclerosis, fatty liver disease in large mammals

1 week ago | michiganmedicine.org | Noah Fromson

A drug candidate, previously successful at treating severe fatty liver disease, reduces atherosclerosis — a primary driver of cardiovascular death worldwide — in large mammals, a study suggests. DT-109 limited the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in both the aorta and coronary arteries of nonhuman primates. The amino acid compound was developed at University of Michigan.
Cognitive decline comes sooner for people with heart failure

3 weeks ago | medicalxpress.com | Noah Fromson

There are over six million Americans with heart failure who are at greater risk of losing their cognitive abilities earlier in life, a study suggests. The research team, led by Michigan Medicine, examined the cognitive abilities of nearly 30,000 adults over time, comparing those who did and did not develop heart failure. The researchers found heart failure is associated with a significant decrease in cognition at the time of diagnosis.
Cognitive decline comes sooner for people with heart failure

3 weeks ago | michiganmedicine.org | Noah Fromson

There are over six million Americans with heart failure who are at greater risk of losing their cognitive abilities earlier in life, a study suggests. The research team, led by Michigan Medicine, examined the cognitive abilities of nearly 30,000 adults over time, comparing those who did and did not develop heart failure. The researchers found heart failure is associated with a significant decrease in cognition at the time of diagnosis.
Highly educated people face steeper mental declines after stroke

1 month ago | michiganmedicine.org | Noah Fromson

When someone has a stroke, it can accelerate the loss of cognitive ability over the coming years. Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study led by Michigan Medicine.
Why vaping is bad for your heart

1 month ago | knowridge.com | Noah Fromson

When you hear the phrase “smoking kills” — which it does: nearly 500,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking each year — where does your mind go? Many people think of lung cancer, and rightfully so. More than three-quarters of lung cancers are caused by smoking. Tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, including tars that harm the lungs and cardiovascular system, and 60 known carcinogens that are inhaled with each puff of the cigarette.
After daughter’s brain surgery, mom sells art to raise money for cancer research

1 month ago | michiganmedicine.org | Noah Fromson

Nearly four and half years after her daughter’s lifesaving surgery, a Michigan artist continues to raise money towards research for the treatment of cancerous brain tumors by selling her work. Virginia LaMont Naegeli, 64, opened an art studio in Birmingham, Mich., in 2014, where she specializes in teaching acrylic, glass, oil, silk and watercolor painting. For years, she has taught classes in various techniques while selling her own work online.
Q&A: Why vaping is bad for your heart

1 month ago | medicalxpress.com | Noah Fromson

When you hear the phrase "smoking kills"—which it does: nearly 500,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking each year—where does your mind go? Many people think of lung cancer, and rightfully so. More than three-quarters of lung cancers are caused by smoking. Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including tars that harm the lungs and cardiovascular system, and 60 known carcinogens that are inhaled with each puff of a cigarette.
Why Vaping is Bad for Your Heart

2 months ago | megadoctornews.com | Noah Fromson

Mega Doctor NewsBy Noah Fromson / Michigan Medicine – University of MichiganNewswise – When you hear the phrase “smoking kills” — which it does: nearly 500,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking each year — where does your mind go? Many people think of lung cancer, and rightfully so. More than three-quarters of lung cancers are caused by smoking.
Why vaping is bad for your heart

2 months ago | michiganmedicine.org | Noah Fromson

When you hear the phrase “smoking kills” — which it does: nearly 500,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking each year — where does your mind go? Many people think of lung cancer, and rightfully so. More than three-quarters of lung cancers are caused by smoking. Tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, including tars that harm the lungs and cardiovascular system, and 60 known carcinogens that are inhaled with each puff of the cigarette.