The amygdala is a region of the brain involved in creating the fear response. So here's a question that falls into the realm of weird …
Author: Lisandra West
Imaginary eating may reduce your cravings
Everyone loves the holidays, but, as the season marches on, many people (myself included) find themselves wishing they were a bit better at restraining themselves …
Social media may improve participation in health programs
I tried to make running a few times a week part of my personal exercise program for years. I found that adherence to this goal …
Stanford Faculty Senate opens funding opportunity for MD postdoctoral fellows
The difficulty of obtaining funding to support one's research is an issue faced by academic scientists at every level. Coming from a research background myself, …
Wherein we justify eating more cranberry sauce tomorrow
One more Thanksgiving post before you sit down to dinner: As you pile your plate high with turkey, sweet potatoes and green beans, you might …
When the call button calls, part three: Soap star to the rescue?
Two earlier posts looked at physicians who took care of patients at 30,000 feet. Here's a new twist: What happens when there isn't a doctor …
Mind your matter: Researcher makes the case for protecting kids' heads
If you've ever experienced the urge to (permanently) encase your adventurous child's head in a helmet, don't fret - you're not alone. In this TED …
Stanford researchers examine microbial communities of the mouth
You may not think about it often, but your mouth is a neighborhood of sorts: every surface is alive with microorganisms that are moving, competing, …
Collaborative project creates a virtual world for cancer patients
The pain and isolation of dealing with a cancer diagnosis are challenging emotional experiences for adults. Now imagine getting that diagnosis as an adolescent. But …
From the honeymoon to the split: The evolving relationship between graduate school mentors and mentees
As a fifth year graduate student, having just defended my thesis, I recently found myself reminiscing about the early years in my graduate career. I …