In Stanford's Pandemic Puzzle virtual symposium, experts discuss medical and economic issues of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Category: Wellness
Routine COVID-19 testing can help schools stay open, researchers say
Researchers argue that data from routine COVID-19 contact tracing and testing could help schools remain open.
How ovarian cancers evade the immune system
A common ovarian cancer evades detection by convincing nearby immune cells to treat it as a developing fetus.
Children born early at risk from too much screen time
More than two hours of daily screen time was linked to lower IQ and behavioral issues in 6- and 7-year-olds born very prematurely.
A new take on virtual education can promote breastfeeding
Stanford researchers find that "entertainment education" helps teach new mothers about the importance of breastfeeding.
Making space for underrepresented students in population health
Stanford Medicine researchers have launched a program to address the lack of diversity in population health sciences.
Protecting your health (and sanity) during wildfire season
A Stanford Medicine researcher provides insight into how to protect yourself and your home during wildfire season.
Breaking down anti-Asian racism during the pandemic
Anti-Asian racism during pandemic soars among Chinese Asian sub-groups, including Vietnamese, Japanese, and Korean Americans.
Stanford pediatrician answers COVID-19 vaccine questions
A Stanford pediatric infectious disease expert is highlighted in a new campaign to answer parents' questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
Wildfire smoke exposure raises risk for preterm birth
Exposure to wildfire smoke increases a pregnant woman's risk of giving birth three or more weeks early, a new Stanford study found.
Preventing kids’ head injuries: Tips from a concussion expert
After a lull early in the pandemic, head injury rates for kids are ticking up again. Parents should know what to do if their child gets hurt.
Engineered tissue sent into space to test muscle loss drugs
To help us understand muscle loss as we age, a Stanford Medicine research team’s engineered tissue is sent to the International Space Station.
Protecting health care workers in low-resourced Bangladesh
Stanford Medicine scholar turns time in Bangladesh during COVID-19 into a chance to improve health worker safety in low-resources countries.
Post-epidural headaches can be more serious than previously known
Stanford research shows headaches caused by epidural complications during childbirth can be more serious and chronic than previously thought.
Program improves resilience for parents of kids with autism
Learning techniques to build resilience lowers the stress and anxiety of raising a child with autism, Stanford research found.
Finding our Zen helps us act in support of the common good
The more that people do "contemplative practices," such meditation, the longer they abide by shelter-in-place guidelines, new study shows.