Stanford Health Care

04/17/2026

Stanford Medicine researchers are mapping neural circuits in the gut to better understand the powerful connections between the digestive system and the brain.

Stanford professors Todd Coleman and Julia Kaltschmidt team up to examine how the gut’s nervous system springs to life during development

04/17/2026

Our Lung Cancer Screening Program provides comprehensive screening for people at high risk for lung cancer. Our experts find signs of lung cancer in its earliest stages so you can start treatment right away.

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04/16/2026

Researchers at Stanford Medicine are advancing a potential new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease designed to protect brain connections and slow neurodegeneration. The experimental drug targets multiple pathways involved in the disease and is now being evaluated in clinical trials.

A neuroscientist whose passion for understanding the brain began as a child has developed an experimental drug to slow the neurodegeneration of Alzheimer’s.

04/16/2026

Whether you’re looking for the latest insights to support your heart health or simple tips to improve your nutrition—and everything in between—we’ve got you covered.

Join us on the medical school campus on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT for wellness talks and exhibits, medical screenings and education, cooking demos, and more.

Can’t join us in person? Our Health Talks will be livestreamed. Link to register in bio.

04/16/2026

Researchers, physicians and care teams at Stanford Medicine are expanding our understanding of how cancer originates and spreads, discovering more effective treatments, and helping prevent recurrence.

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04/15/2026

New research suggests that one in 10 people may have resistance to GLP-1 diabetes drugs — a phenomenon in which certain genetic variants decrease the drugs' ability to regulate blood sugar.

New research suggests that certain genetic variants can decrease the ability of GLP-1 diabetes drugs to regulate blood sugar — a mysterious phenomenon known as GLP-1 resistance.

04/14/2026

In an exclusive interview, Terry and Rebecca Crews reveal the intimate details of her 11-year battle with Parkinson's and how a groundbreaking new procedure is transforming her life

04/14/2026

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.

The Epstein-Barr virus can convert B cells it’s infected into diabolical overlords that reprogram myriad other immune cells to attack our tissues, Stanford Medicine scientists have found.

04/13/2026

Tens of thousands of people are waiting for organ transplants. Your help is critical to giving those in need a second chance.

04/10/2026

Recognizing the sight of blood in urine, the most common first sign of bladder cancer, is often the impetus that leads people to a diagnosis. But for those with colorblindness, who usually have difficulty seeing red, that warning sign is more likely to go down the toilet unnoticed.

Now a study by Stanford Medicine researchers and collaborators has found that missing this early sign can have serious health consequences.

A study led by Stanford Medicine found that the earliest sign of bladder cancer — blood in the urine — may be invisible to people who are colorblind, increasing their risk of dying from the disease.

04/10/2026

These BBQ Sweet Potato Chickpea Tacos are your new go-to for a satisfying and healthy meal, ready in just 30 minutes!

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04/09/2026

Stanford Health Care and St. Rose Hospital join forces to stabilize access to care. This collaboration will benefit nearly 400,000 community members in central and southern Alameda County.

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