The applications for AI in medicine are being explored deeply at Stanford Medicine and elsewhere. Putting guardrails in place now is crucial.
Category: Public Health
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Stanford Medicine
Stanford Medicine celebrates the contributions, care, and research that's by and for the Hispanic community.
mRNA vaccine spike protein differs from viral version
Scientists explain a key difference between the spike-protein molecules generated by the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine and those the virus induces.
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.
Tuberculosis in prisons poses broader problems
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have shown that, globally, the rate of tuberculosis in prisons also drives tuberculosis in the community.
It’s not ‘just cannabis,’ Stanford Medicine expert warns
Stanford Medicine expert discusses the risks of cannabis addiction and how it impacts health, especially in young people.
Preparing schools for a greener future
Stanford Medicine experts, nonprofit leaders, policy makers and others "green" schools and prepare them for a climate resilient future.
This Is My Why: LGBTQ+ education
Stanford Medicine researchers, health care workers and staff speak to why they're passionate about LGBTQ+ care, education and advocacy.
Researchers team with CDC to expand adult hepatitis B testing
New CDC recommendation for universal hepatitis B screening could significantly reduce liver cancer in Asians and Black people, researchers say.
It’s hard to pinpoint where you got that food poisoning
In the U.S., the most common culprits causing gastrointestinal distress can linger in your gut for several days before you feel their effects.
A network to support LGBTQ+ health
Researchers at Stanford Medicine are investigating how to best provide health care to the LBGTQ+ community.
This Is My Why: Advocacy
Seven women from Stanford Medicine share their passion for advocacy work outside of their roles, and why it matters to them.
Why watch the wastewater? It could be a boon for public health
Two microbiology and health policy experts discuss the potential and pitfalls of a wastewater surveillance system.
Is an increase in penile length cause for concern?
Researchers have found that over the past 30 years the length of the average erect penis has increased, and it's prompted questions.
‘Cyclic sighing’ can help breathe away anxiety
Stanford Medicine researchers showed that five minutes a day of breathing exercises can reduce overall anxiety and improve mood.
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.