Researchers at Stanford Medicine discovered the mechanism for a heart condition and developed a drug to treat it.
Month: February 2023
Machine learning could enable faster, less costly epilepsy drugs
Researchers created an algorithm to determine if mice have epilepsy and whether they have been treated with seizure drugs.
Why watch the wastewater? It could be a boon for public health
Two microbiology and health policy experts discuss the potential and pitfalls of a wastewater surveillance system.
Kids’ storybooks encourage more water, less sugary drinks
Researchers at Stanford Medicine are finding creative ways to entice kids into drinking more water and less sugary drinks.
Study counts mortality among doctors during pandemic
Despite more exposure to COVID-19, physicians experienced a lower excess mortality rate than Americans overall
Is an increase in penile length cause for concern?
Researchers have found that over the past 30 years the length of the average erect penis has increased, and it's prompted questions.
Ribosomes’ sweet spot
Researchers at Stanford Medicine discover an unknown quirk about the ribosome and make a sweet representation along the way.
‘Cyclic sighing’ can help breathe away anxiety
Stanford Medicine researchers showed that five minutes a day of breathing exercises can reduce overall anxiety and improve mood.
Ask Me Anything: Diets, cooking and healthy eating
In an Ask Me Anything, Michelle Hauser shares her expertise around all things food, diet and healthy cooking.
Investigating disparities in LGBTQ breast cancer care
Researchers at Stanford Medicine investigate cancer disparities in LGBTQ populations and how to address them.
Stanford Medicine magazine: Solving for health’s social hurdles
Achieving more equitable health outcomes calls for understanding and addressing societal challenges in places we live, work and play.