Stanford Medicine

12/19/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, Stanford Medicine science writers are reflecting on recent advancements that hold the highest potential to improve patient outcomes.

Science writers share highlights of the year’s scientific achievements at Stanford Medicine.

12/18/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re proud of the Stanford Medicine community and the passion that shines far beyond our campuses. Thank you for sharing your light with the world. ✨

12/18/2025

One of humanity’s most ubiquitous infectious pathogens bears the blame for lupus, the chronic autoimmune condition, Stanford Medicine investigators and their colleagues have found. ⭐

https://stan.md/4obGHC9

12/17/2025

Is exercise the health hero we all need?
In this episode of the Health Compass podcast, Euan Ashley, MD, PhD, joins host Maya Adam to share how even short bursts of exercise can boost your health and keep your cells thriving. ⭐

https://stan.md/42iIQUi

12/17/2025

In a Stanford Medicine-led clinical trial of a wireless retinal prosthesis, people with advanced macular degeneration regained enough vision to read books and subway signs. ⭐

https://stan.md/4qkYHMu

12/17/2025

Stanford Medicine researchers are turning discoveries about diet and health into action -- making nutrition central to medical education and patient care. ⭐

https://stan.md/3IFkqh7

12/16/2025

Holiday stress: A Stanford Medicine psychiatrist shares tips for managing everyday strains and the bigger stressors that often come with the season.

A Stanford Medicine psychiatrist shares tips for dealing with the daily strains and larger stressors — particularly those that come with the holiday season.

12/16/2025

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. ⭐

https://stan.md/4mBuDt1

12/16/2025

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. ⭐

https://stan.md/48SEAhS

12/15/2025

A new Stanford Medicine study shows why mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines can cause myocarditis.

A new study implicates a pair of substances secreted by immune cells in inducing myocarditis among mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine recipients — and proposes a strategy to mitigate this effect.

12/15/2025

Is a nightly glass of wine (or two) good for you? Bad for you? Or somewhere in between? Stanford experts discuss the health implications of moderate alcohol consumption and how the guidelines have changed. ⭐

https://stan.md/4fHY2zX

12/15/2025

Stanford Medicine scientists have developed a brain-computer interface that “reads” thoughts from speech-impaired patients — but only on their command — potentially restoring rapid communication. ⭐
https://stan.md/4ozFh5t