New Breast Cancer Research Upends Long Notions: Stanford Study

Stanford researchers have found the stiffening of tissue may lead to breast cancer progression.

Artificial Intelligence To Assist Brain Research: Stanford

The artificial intelligence tool may help identify these bulges in blood vessels in the brain that when they burst may lead to death.

Palo Alto MD, others from Kaiser bring healthcare to Guatemala

Dr. Sarah Beekley, a Kaiser Permanente pediatrician and Palo Alto resident, joined big team of KP caregivers on medical mission to Guatemala

Break In West Nile Cases May Be Benefit Of Winter's Bounty

California is expecting fewer cases of West Nile given the wet winter because birds and mosquitoes will separate.

Stanford Wants Your Blood To Combat Shortage

The Stanford Blood Center's Type O negative has dwindled down to a two-day supply for local hospitals because of a recent surge in demand.

Heart Transplant Recipient Inspired To Be Stanford RN

During National Heart Month, a Stanford nurse is grateful to be alive since receiving a transplant from a man whose mom he's befriended.

Brain Scans May Predict Drug Relapses Per Stanford Study

Albeit using a small, limited sampling, Stanford researchers have found keys to unlock vulnerabilities in some to return to drug addiction.

Stanford Tracking Artificial Intelligence Research To See Future

A special Stanford-led study used processing language as framework in monitoring the full potential of artificial intelligence.

Kaiser Santa Clara hospital lauded for safety, teaching doctors

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara earns top scores for patient safety, reducing errors and injuries, as well as training top docs: Leapfrog Grp.

Text 'Help' Hotline Available In Santa Clara County Now

The Centers For Disease Control found Palo Alto and Morgan Hill as having the highest rates of suicide in Santa Clara Co. for ages 10 to 24.

Stanford Researchers Learn How Brain Decides What To Decipher

Neuroscientists know a lot about how our brains learn new things, but now Stanford researchers have uncovered how they choose what to know.

Humans Living Longer, Stanford Studies

A Stanford biologist takes on this crucial subject and finds people are living three years longer for each generation.

Stanford-Apple Team Up For Heart Study of 400,000 Participants

A clinical trial to determine whether a smartwatch app that analyzes pulse-rate data can screen for a heart-rhythm disorder.

New Stanford Antibiotic Research Helps Understand, Kill Bacteria

A solution may lie in a small molecular attachment.

Alzheimer's Spread Through Brain Studied At Stanford

A new computer model may assist in finding ways to diagnose and treat neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.

Stanford Breast Cancer Research Shows Pervasive Cell Spread

Scientists have zeroed in on breast cancer cells' most imminent danger lies in the spreading, which helps find new ways to prevent them.

Girl's Life Saved With Unique Heart Surgery At Stanford

The smallest patient received the Heartmate3 ventricular assist device with FDA approval at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford.

Stimulating Mind and Body for 98-Year-Old Palo Alto Man

'How Yoga Completely Transformed My Life'

Rattlesnake Bites To Rise In Fall; Men At Greater Risk Per Study

Stanford researchers have turned up evidence from a 20-year study that rattlesnake bites are more prevalent over a year after heavy rain.

Top Score for Kaiser Permanente Medicare plan from national org

National quality group ranks Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans tops for prevention and treatment, as well as consumer experience

ER on Wheels: Groundbreaking Approach to Stroke Care

Sutter Health’s Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is piloting a specially-equipped and -staffed ambulance, called a mobile stroke unit (MSU).

Steps for Using Disability-Friendly Language

Inclusivity and the ability to make accommodations isn’t just a physical act. It is one that is also embedded in the nuances of language.

Kaiser Permanente Medicare plan earns highest national ranking

National quality group ranks Kaiser Permanente NCAL Medicare highest for patient care experience, prevention and treatment

E. Coli Ground Beef Recall: Meat Was Shipped To CA Warehouses

The recalled meat possibly contaminated with E. coli was shipped to warehouses in two states: California and Colorado.

Kaiser Santa Clara earns national ranking: US News study

Well-regarded quality study by US News & World Report ranks Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara in n Tational Top 50 for kidney care

ADORABLE: Superhero Day At Packard Children's Hospital

“Events like Superhero Day are a way to help normalize the hospital environment,” said Alyssa Pettingill. See photos here.

Aparna Pujar: Emerging Tech Can Build a World of Compassion

Emerging tech, from AI machine learning to big data analytics, are transforming the way people communicate and interact.

Stanford Hospital Ranked Among CA's Best Hospitals

U.S. News and World Report has released its 2018-19 rankings of best hospitals in the country.

Stanford Blood Center In Urgent Need Of Type O

"Now is the time, we need you."

Silicon Valley Residents Invited to Help Fight Diabetes

Ride, Run or Walk at Silicon Valley Tour de Cure on August 5 in Palo Alto

Firework Fun, Swimming, Sun: Stanford Children's Smart Tips

Sparklers can burn up to 1,000°F and account for one-third of firework-related injuries among children under five. Try glow sticks instead.

Rabid Bat Found At Santa Clara County Park

The bat tested positive for the rabies virus.

Thousands 'Scamper' For Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

The eighth annual Summer Scamper brought in over $500,000 in support of children and expectant mothers receiving care at Packard Children's.

Pre-Cut Melons Linked To Salmonella Recalled In CA

Melons distributed to California and 14 other states by Walmart, Sprouts, Trader Joe's and others are linked to a salmonella outbreak.

Bay Area Teens Release Book On Mental Health

A book launch is set for June 13 at Children's Health Council, Palo Alto.

$180K grants from Kaiser to reduce mental health stigma in county

Kaiser Permanente grants $90,000 each to 2 groups, Momentum of Santa Clara County and Caminar of San Jose, to work reducing stigmas

$2M Program To Study Gun Injury Prevention: Kaiser Permanente

New public health initiative from Kaiser Permanente to focus on preventing injuries and death from firearms

Letter From Guatemala #2: Local MD Serves Poorest, Neediest

Dr. Sarah Beekley of Palo Alto on a medical mission to Guatemala, caring for needy villagers with Faith in Practice. Her latest message.

Here's How Drunk California Gets From Binge Drinking

Americans don’t only drink to excess on St. Patrick’s Day, but many of you already knew that.

22 California Hospitals Rank In 'America’s 100 Best' List

The rankings from Healthgrades evaluate the top 50 and the top 100 hospitals in America.