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Feeling Mental Exhaustion? These Two Areas of The Brain May Control Whether People Give Up or Persevere
In experiments with healthy volunteers undergoing functional MRI imaging, scientists have found increased activity in two ...
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Scientists Advance Prospects for Permanently Putting AIDS Virus into Dormant State Using Gene Therapy
The Johns Hopkins team that conducted the new study had previously shown that the molecule of interest, an “antisense ...
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No More Pain: Breakthrough Sickle Cell Treatment from Johns Hopkins Offers Curative Potential
Extreme pain, known as a pain crisis, is one of the hallmark symptoms of SCD. With frequent hospitalizations, chronic pain ...
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Wilmer Eye Institute Celebrates 100 Years
Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine has kicked off a yearlong celebration of its centennial, highlighting 100 years ...
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New Cancer Target Discovered
The new study, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health and published June 18 in Cell Chemical Biology, showed ...
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10 Early Signs of Pregnancy - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Most pregnancy symptoms don’t start until four to six weeks after conception. While many of the symptoms are common, it’s possible to experience no symptoms during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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People Who Are Immunocompromised May Not Produce Enough Protective Antibodies Against RSV After Vaccination - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that people 60 years or older with weakened immunity — primarily organ transplant recipients who take immunosuppressive medications to reduce the risk of ...
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Study Suggests a Healthy Diet May Help Keep Low Grade Prostate Cancer From Progressing to More Dangerous States During Active Surveillance - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Photomicrographs comparing normal prostate tissue to cancerous. A new study, led by Johns Hopkins Medicine, shows — for what is believed to be the first time — that a healthy diet may help prevent low ...
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How Facial Rejuvenation Procedures Can Improve Aging Skin
The natural aging process can take a toll on every part of the body, including the skin. From forehead wrinkles to under-eye hollows, aging skin on the face is a common concern for many people. Kofi ...
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Social Media and Self-diagnosis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Increasingly, mental health professionals observe children and teens “self-diagnosing” mental disorders after watching influencers discuss them on social media platforms. Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D., ...
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Harnessing the Healing Power of Music - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Pantelyat has been playing violin since the age of 7, and pursued medicine instead of becoming a professional musician. He treats patients with various movement disorders and also directs the Johns ...
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Johns Hopkins Medicine Receives First Federal Grant for Psychedelic Treatment Research in 50 years
Johns Hopkins Medicine was awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the potential impacts of psilocybin on tobacco addiction. This is the first NIH grant awarded in over ...