The Many Benefits of Yoga
Cow pose. Downward-facing dog. Pigeon pose. Mountain pose. Tree pose. Warrior. If you’ve had any exposure to yoga, some of these phrases will sound familiar.… Read More »The Many Benefits of Yoga
Perspectives in Research
Managing Cancer at Work Program Wins Digital Health Award
Telling a patient she has cancer has become part of my job as a resident physician. In gynecology, cancer can affect women at very young… Read More »Managing Cancer at Work Program Wins Digital Health Award
Johns Hopkins Medical Students Create Startup to Protect Patient Privacy
“It’s not too often the right opportunity with the right person at the right time comes about, and sometimes you just say, ‘This is one… Read More »Johns Hopkins Medical Students Create Startup to Protect Patient Privacy
Fighting Obesity: A National Health Issue
It is no secret that weight loss is a major driver in American culture. In 2013, the U.S. weight loss market recorded a total market… Read More »Fighting Obesity: A National Health Issue
Johns Hopkins Scientists Uncover Link Between Inflammation and Autoimmune Disorders
The human innate immune system is one of our body’s broadest defense mechanisms against infection. One familiar innate immune response we’ve all experienced is inflammation,… Read More »Johns Hopkins Scientists Uncover Link Between Inflammation and Autoimmune Disorders
The Benefits of Delayed Cord Clamping May Benefit Full-Term Infants, Study Shows
As humans, we are inclined to make everything we do faster. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the delivery of medical treatments. But recent… Read More »The Benefits of Delayed Cord Clamping May Benefit Full-Term Infants, Study Shows
Consistent Spicy Food Consumption May Lower Risk of Death
Eggs are a great source of nutrients. Eggs are too high in cholesterol. Meat will make you strong. Meat will lead to heart disease. The… Read More »Consistent Spicy Food Consumption May Lower Risk of Death
Secret of weight loss may be primary care physician encouragement
It seems people are always struggling to lose weight, probably a result of the multitude of factors that can derail even the strongest of individuals’… Read More »Secret of weight loss may be primary care physician encouragement
End-of-Life Discussion: An Integral Component of Patient Care
Next year, Medicare plans to begin reimbursing doctors for end-of-life discussions. This development highlights the vital role doctors play in these discussions and the importance… Read More »End-of-Life Discussion: An Integral Component of Patient Care
Johns Hopkins Scientists Discover a Promising Treatment for Acute Kidney Injury
Acute kidney injury, or AKI, is a major global health care problem. Each year, AKI causes 1.7 million deaths worldwide. The International Society of Nephrology… Read More »Johns Hopkins Scientists Discover a Promising Treatment for Acute Kidney Injury