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Clues from Down syndrome hint at new Alzheimer’s finding
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have discovered a possible molecule connection between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease.
A new approach to vaccinations: 3D printed patches
Researchers have created a new prototype technology to administer vaccines: a 3D printed patch that packs a punch.
Addictive potential of social media, explained
Stanford psychiatrist Anna Lembke’s book, Dopamine Nation, explains our brain chemistry's role in modern society's addiction to social media.
Ways to boost blood iron levels while eating a vegan or vegetarian diet
Updated April 18, 2022 If you eat a vegan or vegetarian diet, or if you're just aiming to keep your iron levels up, you probably …
Breaking down diabetes: Drugs for diabetes, starting with the best — metformin
Metformin is physician-researcher Randall Stafford's go-to drug for diabetes. He explains why in this installment in the series, Breaking down diabetes.
Does retinol deserve the hype? A Stanford dermatologist weighs in
A Stanford dermatologist weighs in on using retinol to fight aging, acne and other skin problems, and whether it deserves the hype.
Why many stage 3 colorectal cancer patients skip chemo
As risk factors such as no health insurance and low income accumulate, colorectal cancer patients are less likely to finish chemotherapy.
Study: Expiration dates have nothing to do with shelf life of drugs
I'm one of those people who regularly goes through the medicine cabinet looking for expired medications to toss out. But a new study published in …
Physician explains how COVID-19 mutes sense of smell
Physician-scientist weighs in on how the virus behind COVID-19 hampers your sense of smell and, sometimes, taste.
Setting your biological clock, reducing stress while sheltering in place
Going outside soon after waking — rather than hopping directly onto a video call — will help you sleep better, says a Stanford vision researcher.
Vibrating glove shows promise for calming Parkinson’s symptoms
A Stanford neurosurgeon developed a glove that delivers vibratory bursts of electricity to the fingertips to quell Parkinson's symptoms.
Even athletes may have high blood pressure, possibly
A third of young athletes register high blood pressure, raising questions about their health — or about the new U.S. hypertension guidelines.
Visiting the doctor for a UTI? Here’s what you need to know | Understanding UTIs, Part 4
This fourth post in the Understanding UTIs series provides a guide to preparing for a visit with a health care provider for a urinary tract infection.
Taking painkillers with sleeping pills is an increasingly risky business
For those of us following the confounding opioid epidemic, there’s more bad news. Stanford researchers have determined that taking strong prescription painkillers together with sleeping …
COVID-19 can infect the inner ear
Researchers say anyone with new on-set hearing loss, tinnitus or vertigo, with exposure to COVID-19, should be tested and monitored.