Over the last decade, physicians have taken a broader view of adolescent eating disorders, thanks to a growing recognition of the variety of disordered eating patterns that can harm patients’ health, especially their heart function.
Category: Psychiatry & Mental Health
Researchers seek healthy checks and balances for how products are designed
With such conveniences as digital devices at our fingertips comes a messy health conundrum, say Stanford Medicine researchers.
Can art aid in healing? Portrait Project is using AI, traditional art to find out
Stanford Medicine researchers are helping patients use AI image-generation software as part of a unique study that aims to quantify how creating art aids patients in their recovery.
Feeling lonely? You’re far from alone: Expert advice on how to get reconnected
A loneliness prescription? Anna Lembke says 'Action. Don’t be passive. Do at least one thing each day that makes you feel more connected to other people and the world.'
A veteran serving veterans: Orthopaedic surgeon reflects on time in military, medicine
A proud veteran and surgeon, Constance Chu leads the Joint Preservation Center and Sports Medicine program at the Palo Alto VA.
Unconventional Paths: How archaeology inspired a path to family medicine
Bright Zhou learned from an interest in studying ancient DNA how storytelling is at the root of good family medicine.
What one youth mental health expert wants you to know about suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month and mental health experts at Stanford Medicine have important information to share.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Stanford Medicine
Stanford Medicine celebrates the contributions, care, and research that's by and for the Hispanic community.
Can altering cancer ‘mindsets’ change physical outcomes?
Researchers found that a mindset intervention could improve the self-reported overall quality of life for adults undergoing cancer treatment.
How to safeguard teens’ well-being on social media
A Stanford Medicine expert has tips for parents wondering how to help teens balance mental health concerns and social media use.
Depression: Early warning sign or risk factor for dementia?
Stanford Medicine researchers showed that risk of dementia increases for people previously diagnosed with depression.
Answers to your menopause (and perimenopause) questions
Leah Millheiser, MD answers basic questions, shares little-known facts and encourages doctors to learn about this biological phase.
Satisfaction with online dating app depends on what you’re looking for
A new study shows that some Tinder users access the the app to cope with negative emotions, but they may not find what they’re looking for.
Scientists talk aging, mental health and diet at Health Matters
Scientists and doctors discuss aging, healthy diets and new treatments for mental health at this year's Health Matters event.
Binge eating linked to habit circuitry in the brain
People with binge eating disorders have differences in their brains’ habit circuitry, which may explain why these behaviors are so persistent.
What does it mean to be neurodiverse in medicine?
Stanford Medicine neurodiversity and autism expert Lawrence Fung discusses what it means to be neurodiverse in medicine.