New research has found that many regions of Mexico lack genetic counselors; increased outreach and training could help, Stanford researcher suggests.
While different Asian groups vary in their risk for heart disease and stroke, all Asian groups are more likely to die early of a stroke than whites.
At a recent Dean's Lecture Series talk on campus, Richard Besser discussed equity in health and his work at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
A new study has found that opioid-related deaths are highest on the East Coast and opioids are affecting an increasing number of African-Americans.
Less than 5 percent of interventional cardiologists are women. A study has found that changing hours, male-dominant culture and radiation are deterrents.
Dean Lloyd Minor discusses findings of Stanford Medicine's recently released Health Trends Report.
A new approach to identifying the factors linked to poverty could help researchers identify ways to prevent it.
As an African-American with chronic illness, Eric Sibley prevailed in academic medicine where few colleagues shared his challenges.
Begun at Stanford, the Women Leaders in Global Health conference is working to empower women in the global health community.
The leading cause of death in the U.S. is shifting from heart disease to cancer at varying paces across the country, according to Stanford research.
FAST, the science education and community outreach project started by Stanford graduate students, has changed the lives of both high schoolers and mentors.
At the first-ever LGBTQ+ forum, Stanford Medicine celebrated its LGBTQ+ members as a seen, treasured, and essential part of its community.
A new paper outlines strategies to promote gender diversity in research teams, which can also generate new questions, techniques and results.
Rania Awaad uses her training in psychiatry and Islamic law to address the health needs of Muslims at Stanford and throughout the Bay Area.
In this Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A, obstetrics and gynecology resident Nichole Young-Lin discusses her interests and plans to help women worldwide.
Black men are more likely to get follow up care and to mention other health concerns after visiting a black doctor, a new Stanford study has found.
