The more that people do "contemplative practices," such meditation, the longer they abide by shelter-in-place guidelines, new study shows.
Category: COVID-19
Is it safe to reopen schools? Here’s what the models say
A team of researchers developed a model to simulate potential COVID-19 transmission in elementary and high schools, as well as households.
Witness to Ebola, med student calls for more COVID-19 vaccines in Africa
Stanford medical student from Sierra Leone calls for urgent improvements in efforts to protect the people of African nations against COVID-19.
Racial, ethnic disparities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage
New research shows that 65% of people in the US will be partially vaccinated by July 4 — but for Hispanic and Black people, rates are lower.
Pharmacy team worked pit-crew style to roll out COVID-19 vaccines
With COVID-19 information evolving daily, the Stanford Health Care pharmacy team had to prepare for the unexpected in its vaccine rollout.
Finding redemption through criminal justice reform
After prison, Shaka Senghor dedicated himself to being a voice for the incarcerated and leading young Black men away from lives of crime.
Computer simulation may yield new COVID-19 drug
Stanford Medicine researchers have discovered a drug that could potentially be used to stave off SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Cook’s family recipe lifts hospital employees’ spirits during COVID
Serving chilaquiles, a Mexican breakfast, is one way Stanford Health Care food service workers support hospital workers during the pandemic.
Coronavirus takes aim at insulin-producing cells in the pancreas
Stanford Medicine researchers discover that the virus behind COVID-19 attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
COVID-19 lab manager came to ‘where the fire is burning’
Obadia Mfuh Kenji joined Stanford after the pandemic's first surge in May 2020, overcoming challenges to help deploy COVID-19 testing.
Stanford experts talk COVID mental health transitions in 2021
The next phase of the global pandemic will bring new mental health challenges, so Stanford experts offer tips for building resilience.
Overtime army steps in to vanquish coronavirus, one vaccine at a time
Staff and faculty from across Stanford Medicine are stepping up to vaccinate members of the community at sites across the Bay Area.
COVID aid to India: Stanford scientists rally to combat crisis
Amid India’s COVID crisis, Stanford Medicine researchers are working to dispel misinformation and help people being treated at home.
Self-compassion is key to overcoming pandemic fatigue
Are you exhausted from operating in a state of pandemic uncertainty? If so, you aren't alone. A year of stress and social isolation has many …
Drawing on humor to spread the COVID-prevention message
Health educator’s widely praised and popular videos draw on humor and creativity to spread a COVID-prevention message to a global audience.
Stanford postdoc enters her youngsters in vaccine COVID trial
Anxious to protect her children, Stanford immunology researcher enrolls her two young children Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial for kids.