Researchers at Stanford Medicine are finding creative ways to entice kids into drinking more water and less sugary drinks.
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Study counts mortality among doctors during pandemic
Despite more exposure to COVID-19, physicians experienced a lower excess mortality rate than Americans overall
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.
On the field and in the clinic
Stanford Medicine orthopedic surgeon uses his skills to as head physician for the San Francisco 49ers football team
Exploring the ordinary and extraordinary in end-of-life care, death
Stanford physician Samuel LeBaron discusses his book, which covers death and how to prepare for and receive end-of-life care.
To offer more transgender care, doctors need more education
Benjamin Laniakea, MD, discusses transgender medicine, the struggles of transgender patients and how physicians can offer better care.
Revamping WHO preemie care guidelines
The new guidelines focus on parents' role in the care of vulnerable babies, as well as low-cost, evidence-based therapies.
We Are Stanford Med: #ThisIsMyWhy with Anthony Pho
Anthony Pho, a Stanford Medicine postdoctoral scholar and nurse is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
We Are Stanford Med: #ThisIsMyWhy with Grace Li
Stanford Medicine student Grace Li shares her passions inside and outside of medicine -- including a new book she's written.
We are Stanford Med: #ThisIsMyWhy with Melanie Ambler
Melanie Ambler, a student at the Stanford School of Medicine and "physician artist," playing the cello and learning to care for patients.
Unconventional Paths: From monasteries to medicine
Stanford Medicine primary care physician Angie Chen was once a Buddhist nun, now she practices medicine to help others heal.
Wireless implant could help remove deadly brain tumors
Brain tumors are among the most deadly and difficult-to-treat cancers. Glioblastoma, a particularly aggressive form, kills more than 10,000 Americans a year and has a …
Heartbeats and Hiccups: Cesar Padilla and Reena Thomas
In the Heartbeats and Hiccups video series we explore passions and pivots through a conversation on the defining moments of our careers.
Unconventional Paths: Sneaky submarines and super surgeries
Bioengineer Alison Marsden uses computer modeling skills honed on submarines to help surgeons plan the best repairs for babies' hearts.
New California school start times allow kids more sleep
Teens and preteens are now able to get more sleep, thanks to a new California law that pushes back school start times.
Stanford Medicine magazine explores the molecules within us
Stanford Medicine magazine explores the molecules behind human biology and how understanding them fuels medical discoveries and innovations.