Featured Stories

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  Hair Loss in Black Women: Tips from an Expert

  Dermatologist Crystal Aguh explains what you can do to prevent and slow hair loss.

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  Celebrating 50 Years

  Johns Hopkins is celebrating 50 years of organ transplantation. Learn about our transplant program.

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  Can a Nap Boost Brain Health?

  Do you like to grab an afternoon snooze? Good news: Napping can boost your brain health, but how long your nap is matters.

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  Lung Cancer Screening: 5 Questions Answered

  Pulmonologist Lonny Yarmus wants to spread the word that early detection of lung cancer can save lives.

News & Views

• Financial Burden of Gunshot Injuries in Children

  A study of more than 75,000 teenagers and children found gunshot wounds in people younger than 18 account for $270 million in emergency room and inpatient charges each year.

• 5 Reasons Your Stomach May Hurt

  Tummy troubles are a common cause for a visit to the doctor’s office, but when you complain of stomach pain, do the causes actually originate in your stomach?

• A Kidney for Chloe

  In Baltimore, an Atlanta mom found family-centered care for her child’s complex urological and renal disease.

• The Changing Dynamics of Emergency Psychiatric Care

  As more patients come to emergency rooms in mental distress, Johns Hopkins is creating capacity and programs to help.

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