Stanford Health Care

12/13/2025

At Stanford Medicine, researchers like Euan Ashley are diving deep into understanding how exercise — which he calls “the most powerful drug we’ve ever known” — impacts our bodies at a molecular level. ⭐

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12/12/2025

Stanford Medicine research shows that a machine learning–based model may help estimate the time between withdrawal of life support and a donor’s passing, providing surgeons with information to determine whether an organ can be successfully transplanted.

A machine learning-based model predicts how long it will take an organ donor to die after removing life support, aiding surgeons in deciding whether organs can be successfully transplanted.

12/12/2025

Sharon Sha, MD, MS, clinical professor of adult neurology, joins the Health Compass podcast to discuss the practical questions patients and families have when receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis — and how she helps them navigate their health journeys. ⭐

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12/11/2025

Video game addictions can severely disrupt teens’ sleep, schoolwork and social lives, but there is help available at places like the Youth Recovery Clinic at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.

12/11/2025

Red light therapy is gaining popularity for its potential in skincare and hair growth, but how much do we really know about it? Stanford Medicine experts weigh in on the science behind the trend, explaining what’s proven – and what’s still uncertain – about red light therapy. ⭐

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12/10/2025

Lighting up hidden tumors with glowing dye, tricking cancer cells to self-destruct, and rallying immune cells to rout malignancies are just a few of the innovations researchers and clinicians are using to tackle cancer. ⭐

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12/10/2025

Looking for clarity on supplements? A growing share of Americans are turning to dietary supplements to treat ailments and boost their health. Nearly three in five adults, and more than a third of children and teens, now take at least one supplement, fueling a $60-billion-a-year market of products that aren’t regulated like drugs.

Some supplements — which include vitamins, minerals, herbs, probiotics and more — can help fill nutritional gaps. But most offer no scientifically proven benefit, and some can be harmful.

Stanford Medicine experts bust five myths, including why most people don’t need them and why “natural” isn’t always safe.

Most people don’t need supplements, and ‘natural’ doesn’t always mean safe, according to two Stanford Medicine nutrition experts.

12/09/2025

Stanford Medicine upgraded its air medical transport that provides emergency care for patients in critical situations throughout Northern California. We went along for the ride on Life Flight as the crew showed how the state-of-the-art helicopter is more powerful and safer than previous aircraft and allows for better stability and cutting-edge equipment to treat patients during complex medical emergencies. ⭐

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12/05/2025

After receiving lifesaving treatment at Stanford Medicine Children's Health, 17-year-old Rishi Radhakrishna is giving back in the form of music, turning his heart condition into hope for others.

Rishi was born with pulmonary stenosis—a congenital heart defect in which the pulmonary valve between the heart and lungs is abnormally thickened, increasing pressure within the heart’s right ventricle and making it harder for blood to flow from the heart to the lungs.

Now an intern in the lab of Casey Gifford, PhD, a Stanford School of Medicine scientist, Rishi was inspired to play at a piano concert to help raise funds for congenital heart disease research at Stanford Medicine. He played a set featuring classic rock hits from Billy Joel and Led Zeppelin, combining his passion for music with his hope of uncovering the underlying genetic causes of congenital heart disease.

Read more about Rishi’s story: https://bit.ly/4rdq1wH

12/05/2025

Visit our Express Care clinics, open daily with same-day care and video visit options available.

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12/04/2025

Are you caring for a loved one diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body, FTD, or neurocognitive decline-dementia? You are not alone. Join our support group and connect with others experiencing similar challenges.

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