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Digital hearing aids against blue background
Center will study effects of hearing loss
Published March 1, 2018
Bloomberg School launches new research center with $10M gift from Cochlear Limited
surgical instruments
Transgender health
Gender-affirming surgeries on the rise
Published Feb 28, 2018
Study finds that from 2000-2014, the number of procedures increased, as did insurance coverage
Close-up image of symmetrical snowflake
Cancer's broken symmetry
Published Feb 28, 2018
Study is co-authored by Donald Coffey, a longtime Johns Hopkins researcher who died in November
A stethoscope and EKG charts
Years of obesity weigh on heart health
Published Feb 20, 2018
Long-term weight control is crucial for reducing heart disease risk, researchers say
Rong Li
Hopkins-led cancer research team shortlisted for £20M award
Published Feb 13, 2018
Team led by Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Rong Li among 10 finalists in Cancer Research UK's Grand Challenge
People in small groups
Opioids
'Fentanyl kills' and other lifesaving slogans
Published Feb 13, 2018
Hopkins-organized hackathon focuses on messaging strategies addressing substance abuse and addiction
Service dog in a hospital
Puppy pals for ICU patients
Published Feb 12, 2018
Researchers suggest therapy dogs could help patients reach health goals and stay motivated during ICU stays
A short track speed skater falls in front of another skater
Mind of a Medalist
Performance under pressure
Published Feb 8, 2018 Video
Why do some athletes choke under pressure? The answer lies deep in the brain
Mosquito emoji
Byte-sized bug
A mosquito emoji takes flight
Published Feb 8, 2018
The mosquito emoji is among the 157 new characters coming to your smartphone this summer
A gloved hand tests fentanyl strips
Opioid Epidemic
Test strips could help prevent overdoses
Published Feb 6, 2018 Video
Vast majority of people who use street drugs say they are interested in testing for presence of fentanyl