The Johns Hopkins team that conducted the new study had previously shown that the molecule of interest, an “antisense ...

Extreme pain, known as a pain crisis, is one of the hallmark symptoms of SCD. With frequent hospitalizations, chronic pain ...

Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine has kicked off a yearlong celebration of its centennial, highlighting 100 years ...

In experiments with healthy volunteers undergoing functional MRI imaging, scientists have found increased activity in two ...

Attorney Brad Tennis’ busy day in Washington, D.C., started out normally with a trip on the Metro, but his afternoon commute quickly took a turn. It was August 2018, yet it wasn’t the heat that ...

When gardening, swimming, camping and enjoying outdoor sports and activities are part of your summertime plans, protecting your skin is essential. Here’s how to make sure insect bites, rashes, sunburn ...

What is advanced maternal age? Advanced maternal age, or geriatric pregnancy, refers to people who become pregnant at age 35 or older. The majority of healthy people who get pregnant in their late 30s ...

A salivary gland infection is also called sialadenitis and is caused by bacteria or viruses. A salivary stone or other blockage of the salivary gland duct can contribute to an acute infection. Chronic ...

Our pediatric specialists at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center treat a variety of complex conditions, including thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism ...

Here are some tips for understanding the air in your house and the air-quality appliances that can change it. Air filters Purpose. Air-filtration systems pull mold, pollen, dust mites, and other ...

Aliyah was born with sickle cell disease, the most common form of inherited blood disorder. As she got older, Aliyah’s condition increasingly created challenges, especially with her spleen. Her ...

The new study, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health and published June 18 in Cell Chemical Biology, showed ...