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

New @HopkinsMedicine study led by @skhedar84 (first author) and @Mwan4Mei (senior author) provides evidence linking Alzheimer ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Key findings: Energy-generating waves on the membranes of cancer cells may help to fuel disease progression. Disrupting the process could slow or halt cancer metastasis. Higher levels of the enzymatic ...

Though Parkinson's disease can't be definitively diagnosed until certain motor symptoms are present, some early warning signs are now well-understood to be connected to Parkinson's disease. These ...

Dietitian Rayven Nairn discusses why athletes should care about nutrition and how to make the right dietary choices leading up to a tournament, race or other major sports event.

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.

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.