Stanford experts provide tips for helping young children learn to wear a cloth mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Category: Public health
Life After Shelter In Place: Part II
Dean Lloyd Minor of Stanford Medicine describes the key elements that must be in place for society to reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Risk of suicide is much higher among handgun owners, study says
A comprehensive Stanford study of data on California gun sales and first-time gun owners shows a link between suicides and handgun ownership.
How to stay safe as COVID-19 orders are relaxed
Stanford Health Care chief of staff Megan Mahoney, MD, answers questions about how to avoid the spread of COVID-19 as restrictions are loosened.
Proximity to oil and gas wells linked to prematurity risk
Living near an oil and gas well in California's San Joaquin Valley during pregnancy is linked to increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth, finds Stanford study.
Unexplained kidney disease in California more likely near agriculture
Stanford researchers found that Californians living in areas of high agricultural activity are more likely to have unexplained end-stage renal disease.
Behind the scenes with a co-director of The PRIDE Study
“Part of what I love about my job is that every day is different,” explained a Stanford OB/GYN when describing her workday — before and during the pandemic.
Why COVID-19 hit our vulnerable older population hardest
A large percentage of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have occurred in nursing homes. In a podcast interview, a Stanford geriatrician explains why.
The tweet that ate my week
What's it like to go viral on Twitter? Stanford Medicine professor Keith Humphreys recently found out when he tweeted an insight about COVID-19.
Life After Shelter In Place: Part I
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, Dean Lloyd Minor discusses the importance of safely re-engaging patients in preventive care.
Keeping under-resourced communities informed about COVID-19
The Stanford Center for Health Education is creating digital COVID-19 informational materials for under-resourced communities around the world.
Women leaders shine during COVID-19 pandemic
A webinar examined attributes and qualities that led to the successes of women leaders responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Animated COVID-19 prevention video goes viral
Two videos created by a Stanford Medicine educator are being used to teach people around the globe about how to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Stanford medical students provide coronavirus answers to the homeless
To provide reassurance and reliable information about COVID-19, Stanford medical students are appearing via Zoom in educational sessions for the homeless.
Have thoughts about coronavirus? Share them in a large Stanford survey
The Stanford Coronavirus Study is investigating how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting people's lives. It is open to new participants.
Coronavirus misperceptions widespread in early weeks, according to Stanford study
The goal of the quick online survey was to test the public's current understanding of the coronavirus and to illustrate a useful way to gather data.