The five most-read stories on Scope this week were: Can yoga help women suffering from fibromyalgia?: A study published in the Journal of Pain Research shows that …
Month: February 2012
How Richard Harris lost his voice – and got it back again
Shortly after New Year's Day, NPR science reporter Richard Harris lost his voice. After research and consultation with (and I'm guessing on this point) an …
Study cautions babies born at home may be at increased risk for health problems
Although home births account for fewer than 1 percent of births in the United States, the percentage of women choosing to deliver at home has …
Could pregnancy hormones be the key to rapid weight loss?
As much as I would love to lose 20 pounds in six weeks, you won’t find me signing up for of one of the latest …
In-womb exposure to chemotherapy appears safe for babies
In the most recent issue of Stanford Medicine, my colleague tells the story of Minnie Narth, a young woman who learned she had an aggressive …
CDC report shows exercise becoming a popular prescription among doctors
Doctors and health-care professionals are increasingly talking to patients about how physical activity can benefit their health and recommending that they regularly exercise. That's according …
Can medical center-based farmers markets improve community health?
Having farmers markets on medical center campuses could prove useful in boosting wellness in surrounding communities, according to researchers with the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine. In …
Using fMRI to understand and potentially prevent depression in girls
Stanford psychology researchers are using imaging techniques to learn more about what happens in the brains of young girls at risk of depression and, as …
Can battling sepsis in a game improve the odds for material world wins?
The first few times I played a new, Web-based and Stanford-designed medical game called Septris, all my patients died. After a few rounds, however, I …
Stanford Medicine X announces Alliance Health ePatient Scholarship Program
This fall, the School of Medicine will host Stanford Medicine X, a new conference exploring how emerging technologies will advance the practice of medicine, improve …
New social network aims to help anxiety sufferers
A new social network called AnxietySocialNet aims to help people suffering from anxiety disorders address their symptoms, find information and network with others. Founded by …
Tiny wonders: Small World in Motion competition winners bring microscopic activity to life
Yesterday, Nikon Instruments announced the winners of its inaugural Small World in Motion Photomicrography Competition. From a selection of more than 200 submissions, judges deemed …
Students show off science projects at the White House
Today, President Obama welcomed more than 100 students from across the country for the second annual White House Science Fair, an opportunity that gave the …
How imaginary friends benefit children
Since she was a toddler, my five-year-old has been utterly devoted to a mint-green stuffed hippo named, appropriately, Hippo. He/she (the toy's gender remains undecided) …
A call for a new way to classify gluten-related disorders
After a lifelong battle with eczema, I went gluten-free about a year ago on the suggestion of a nutritionist - and my skin condition immediately cleared …
Video: An in-depth (pun intended) look at two meals
Here's an interesting video from Stefani Bardin, a TEDxManhattan 2011 fellow, and Braden Kuo, MD, a gastroenterology instructor at Harvard. According to their description, the …