HopkinsMedcine scientists say the protein intersectin advances scientific understanding of a key process in how our brains ...

A person with fluency disorder has trouble speaking in a fluid or flowing way. They may repeat parts of words (stutter) or speak fast and jam words together (clutter).

Despite its name, a sports hernia is not actually a hernia. The condition’s true name is athletic pubalgia.

@HopkinsMedicine scientists say waves on the membranes of cancer cells could potentially be used to better stage cancers, and as targets of drugs designed to slow down or halt the spread of cancer. › ...

Chronic kidney disease, sometimes called CKD, is an umbrella term for several conditions that affect the kidneys, but it generally means permanent — and usually progressive — damage to the kidneys ...

Tangy, juicy, fragrant, with a versatile flavor all its own, the grapefruit originated on the island of Barbados, and is a cross between a sweet orange and a large citrus fruit called a pomelo. Here ...

If you have GERD, you’re probably familiar with foods you should avoid. But there are many foods that help prevent and soothe acid reflux, too. Learn what to add to your grocery list.

Why Choose Johns Hopkins for a Scarless Thyroidectomy or Parathyroidectomy? Patients seeking surgical removal of their thyroid or parathyroid can take comfort knowing Johns Hopkins is the leading ...

Sensitive teeth occur often when dentin is exposed, creating discomfort to hot or cold stimuli in the mouth. Treatments are available, depending on the cause.

If you have psoriasis, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help reduce symptoms. A healthy diet can ease the inflammation causing your flare-ups.

Meth use not only increases sexual desire, but this greater desire also results in risky sexual behavior that may lead to HIV and other STIs. › Recreational use of the illicit drug methamphetamine has ...

A new @HopkinsMedicine study shows U.S.-born Black women are more likely to develop preeclampsia, a serious form of high blood pressure during pregnancy, than their foreign-born counterparts ...