radiation Archives

Stanford University School of Medicine blog

How does radiation in space affect the brain?

A new study finds chronic irradiation causes physiological and behavioral deficits in mice, pointing to potential health risks to humans traveling to Mars.

Blasting radiation therapy into the future: New systems may improve cancer treatment

Stanford and SLAC researchers are developing new technology to dramatically reduce the duration of radiation therapy and its treatment side effects.

Citrus compound shows potential to lessen dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients

New Stanford Medicine research found that a compound called d-limonene has the potential to help head and neck cancer patients who suffer from dry mouth.