Thalassemia (thal-uh-SEE-mee-uh) is a blood disorder that is inherited. This means it is passed down from one or both parents through their genes. When you have thalassemia, your body makes less ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine (hormonal) condition that can cause multiple ovarian cysts, abnormal hair growth, inflammation and other symptoms. Amanda Stathos, a clinical ...

Numerous studies over past decades have tied unsafe sleep practices to both SIDS and SUID. Findings from the new study, ...

Since 2010, the Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research has hosted the Henrietta Lacks Memorial ...

On this World Anatomy Day, Oct. 15, experts in the Center for Functional Anatomy and Evolution at Johns Hopkins Medicine are ...

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they observed tubes forming in brain cells to rid neurons of toxic small molecules, ...

Johns Hopkins pediatric neurologists provide expert diagnosis and treatment for children with neurological conditions such as movement disorders, muscular dystrophy, neurofibromatosis, epilepsy and ...

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings for 2025–26. Both Johns Hopkins ...

The Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, located in Baltimore, Maryland, provides an infrastructure that oversees, coordinates and supports patient safety and quality efforts across ...

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Which spider bites are dangerous? Most spiders found in the United States are harmless, with the exception of the black widow and the brown recluse spiders. Both of these spiders are found in warm ...

Do cell phones interfere with pacemakers or ICDs? Cell phones available in the U.S. (less than 3 watts) do not appear to interfere with or damage pacemakers. However, it's best to avoid keeping your ...