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Stanford researchers have developed a technique to encourage the immune system to target a section of the flu virus that is conserved year to year.

Stanford researchers have developed a technique to encourage the immune system to target a section of the flu virus that is conserved year to year.

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In response to views that cigarettes were unhealthful, tobacco companies used images of medical professionals to sell their products.

In response to views that cigarettes were unhealthful, tobacco companies used images of medical professionals to sell their products.

Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the new Stanford Hospital, getting ready for it to open later this year.

Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the new Stanford Hospital, getting ready for it to open later this year.

Inspired by his son's illness, Ron Davis and colleagues have discovered a diagnostic test for chronic fatigue syndrome, a notoriously elusive disease.

Inspired by his son's illness, Ron Davis and colleagues have discovered a diagnostic test for chronic fatigue syndrome, a notoriously elusive disease.

High performance CPR, which eliminates unnecessary pauses and utilizes a team approach, is thought to improve survival rates.

High performance CPR, which eliminates unnecessary pauses and utilizes a team approach, is thought to improve survival rates.

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New guidelines offer teens and young adults practical tips on how to safely and constructively interact on social media about suicide.

New guidelines offer teens and young adults practical tips on how to safely and constructively interact on social media about suicide.

Millions of people are at risk from inadequate or unreliable lighting during surgery, so a Stanford surgeon is part of a team developing an affordable surgical headlamp.

Millions of people are at risk from inadequate or unreliable lighting during surgery, so a Stanford surgeon is part of a team developing an affordable surgical headlamp.

Auriel August, a resident in surgery, shares her story about why she decided to become a surgeon and her experience at Stanford.

Auriel August, a resident in surgery, shares her story about why she decided to become a surgeon and her experience at Stanford.

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After beginning her training in clinical reasoning, a first-year medical student considers the similarities between doctors and detectives.

After beginning her training in clinical reasoning, a first-year medical student considers the similarities between doctors and detectives.

Scientists at Stanford and beyond are working toward a new type of tuberculosis diagnostic that utilizes blood samples.

Scientists at Stanford and beyond are working toward a new type of tuberculosis diagnostic that utilizes blood samples.

A radio show features a Stanford oncologist discussing ultra-fast "flash" radiation therapy, which may kill cancer cells with less collateral damage.

A radio show features a Stanford oncologist discussing ultra-fast "flash" radiation therapy, which may kill cancer cells with less collateral damage.