Featured Stories

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  Mental Health Among African-American Women

  African-American women who have depression and other mood disorders often don’t get help. Learn why, and how to recognize the signs of common mental health conditions.

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  Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Scarring Lung Disease

  Lower than normal blood levels of vitamin D were linked to increased risk of early signs of interstitial lung disease.

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  How to Ease Brain Freeze

  Here’s the scoop on ice cream headache, also known as brain freeze. Doctors explain why it happens and what you can do.

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  Mid- to Late-Life Increases in Marker of Chronic Inflammation Tied to Dementia

  Researchers have added to evidence that treating inflammation may be a way to delay brain changes associated with cognitive decline.

News & Views

• Activating Two Receptors Along Chemical Pathways May Provide Pain Relief at a Lower Opioid Dose

  Pain relief at a lower opioid dose? It may be possible, according to new research on two nerve cell receptors.

• Sunscreen and Your Morning Routine

  Are you doing enough to protect your skin? To help make sunscreen a part of your daily routine, dermatologist Anna Chien, M.D., addresses common concerns.

• Of Hair Loss and Heartbreak

  Nearly half of African-American women experience some kind of hair loss. Dermatologist Crystal Aguh is researching new treatments for these women — and increasing other dermatologists’ awareness of the issue.

• 5 Heart-Healthy Food Swaps

  Exchange food that has minimal nutritional value for healthy foods that satisfy cravings for crunchy, sweet or meaty bites and provide heart-health benefits.

• Get more news from Johns Hopkins Medicine.