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Brain Health

New research challenges traditional view of the human brain as a single organ

22 September 2026

For centuries, scientists have viewed the brain as a single, unified organ. But new Stanford Medicine-led research suggests that the human brain develops from two distinct systems with separate origins, challenging a long-standing model of…

Place Matters: Where You Live May Affect Brain Health

20 September 2026

A study of nearly 3,000 brain MRI exams suggests that where people live may have a measurable influence on brain…

Gut Health Could Help Reveal Brain Ageing Long Before Symptoms Become Apparent

19 September 2026

A new UCLA study has found a connection between how quickly the brain ages and bacteria and chemical byproducts in…

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Health and Wellness

Stanford Medicine Research Suggests Health Warnings Could Reduce Youth Social Media Use

6 September 2026

Pop-up health warnings highlighting the potential harms of social media, including mental health consequences, could encourage young people to reduce their social media use, according to a new Stanford Medicine study. An online experiment involving…

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Artificial Intelligence

Affordable AI Is Driving Change in Health Care Logistics

7 July 2026

Managing medical supply chains in low- and middle-income countries can be particularly difficult when health systems face sudden and unpredictable disruptions. In Sierra Leone, political instability, infectious disease outbreaks and widespread power failures can all…