I’ve written before about having gestational diabetes with my current pregnancy. Having been diagnosed early on, I’ve been fortunate enough to manage my GD through a …
Author: Margarita Gallardo
Fact or fiction: Talkin' turkey and tryptophan
I'm pretty sure you've heard of the so-called turkey coma: Tryptophan, an amino acid present in all that turkey you're going to eat tomorrow, makes …
Most Americans don't eat enough plant-based foods
I consider myself a pretty healthy eater, but even I know I don't eat nearly as many vegetables as I should be on a daily …
Extra hour of daylight could benefit children's health
I’ve never really understood the rationale behind daylight savings time - and being deprived of an extra hour of light in the winter. I never really …
Can cooking classes help curb childhood obesity?
Should healthy eating be incorporated into elementary school curriculum? A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior shows that having cooking …
Sugar – it's everywhere
I was a little bummed when I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes at the beginning of my second pregnancy. This is usually a time when a …
The secret to living longer? It's all in the 'tude
Those seeking the so-called fountain of youth should start looking inward – turns out attitude can make all the difference in staying healthy and living longer. A …
Helping kids cope with allergies
Although spring is commonly associated with allergy season, back-to-school time can be just as bad for many suffering from allergies, especially children. NPR’s Tell Me …
I know what you did this summer: High-school interns share their experiences at Stanford
Every year a select group of high school students spends the summer working in the cutting-edge laboratories at the School of Medicine. Through these internship …
Pain relief: One medication doesn't fit all
When I've got a pounding headache, I often reach for Advil because Tylenol just doesn't work for me. My brother, on the other hand, swears …
It's a small world after all: Global health field takes off in the U.S.
The global health field has exploded in the past decade, with new schools opening up all over the country. In today’s San Francisco Chronicle, reporter …
Researchers unsure why some breast cancer patients choose double mastectomies
Double mastectomies are typically recommended for women with breast cancer who also test positive for the BRCA 1 or 2 gene. But in a small, new retrospective …
Gaming for good: Video games designed to heal
Do video games have the power to help users overcome illness or reach a health goal? Jane McGonigal, PhD, thinks so. She is a game …
Stressed? There’s an app for that
Everyone gets stressed – whether it’s a looming work deadline, getting cut off in traffic, or having technical problems (the IT department just the spent …
How to cope with an "invisible illness"
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in two Americans suffers from at least one chronic disease that affects their daily …
American Medical Association unveils app challenge finalists
Earlier this year, the American Medical Association launched the 2011 App Challenge, inviting U.S. doctors, residents and medical students to submit their ideas for the …