Stanford nutrition scientist Christopher Gardner discusses the many forms of milk and addresses the biggest misconceptions.
Category: Wellness
Reproductive choices facing women with disabilities require careful consideration
Reproductive decisions for women with disabilities should be based on each individual's abilities and desires, Stanford gynecologist Paula Hillard writes.
As summer heats up, experts offer water safety tips for parents
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. Here, Stanford pediatricians offer tips and reminders to help keep kids safe.
Stanford Medicine’s chief wellness officer reflects on burnout, and on his own strategies to stay healthy
Stanford's Tait Shanafelt is working to address physician burnout, which impacts physicians' quality of life as well as patient care.
Improving domestic violence screening: A Q&A
NFL cheerleader and Stanford scribe and research coordinator Laurel Sharpless has improved screening for intimate partner violence in primary care clinics.
A look at how California lowered maternal mortality rates
A new NPR story explains how California experts have been examining the causes of maternal mortality and successfully figuring out how to counteract them.
Continuous blood sugar monitoring suggests even “healthy” people need to mind their carbs
Continuously monitoring blood sugar levels turns up new evidence to suggest that more people have sharp increases in their blood sugar than expected.
Wearable device designed to measure cortisol in sweat
Stanford researchers developed a wearable device to measure how much cortisol people produce in their sweat. Cortisol is critical to many physiological processes.
Tips for doctors and parents on the harms of marijuana use for teens
How should physicians and parents communicate with teens about marijuana use? Stanford adolescent medicine expert Seth Ammerman, MD, offers advice.
Stanford study shows role of physician burnout in medical errors
A new study examined the role of physician burnout in medical errors.
Citizen science research investigates neighborhoods’ effects on well-being
Researchers engaged citizen scientists to take photos and collect other data to investigate how neighborhoods can affect health.
Reflections from a pioneer of preventative health care
At 91, Jack Farquhar reflects on the growth of the field of preventative health, his longevity, the importance of community and more.
Mind this: Research reveals the power of the mind
New Stanford research is clarifying the powerful role played by the mind in pain, health, social settings, education and more.
Starting a family, against the odds
Denise Wong had survived breast cancer treatment at 27. Ten years later, she and her husband wanted to have a child. Her treatment had made that unlikely, but her fertility team at Stanford found a way.
What everyone should know about HPV
During a recent talk, Lisa Goldthwaite, a clinical assistant professor at Stanford, told the truths of HPV, sharing practical insights and lessons that are important to everyone's health.
Health Matters, Stanford Medicine’s free community day, is back
At a free event on May 19, Stanford faculty and researchers will present the latest medical breakthroughs and give talks on ways to improve everyday health and wellness.