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Public Health
The ongoing public health impact of redlining
Published June 2, 2022
The practice shaped wealth accumulation along racial lines, creating long-term financial and health disparities
A person runs on a treadmill while another person tracks their movement
Military health
Fatigue monitoring system could prevent warfighter injuries
Published May 31, 2022
The system tracks aerobic and anaerobic exercises to predict the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and protect those who are at high risk for injuries
Handgun close-up, stock illustration
Q+A
The age of gun violence
Published May 25, 2022
Should access to firearms, especially the most lethal types, come with age restrictions? A Johns Hopkins researcher—and gun owner—pleads the case.
Flowers are laid by the sign for Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, after a mass shooting there claimed the lives of 21 people
Q+A
'Heartbroken, angry as hell': Policy expert says gun reform long overdue
Published May 25, 2022
After yet another mass shooting, where do we go from here? Johns Hopkins expert Daniel Webster discusses policy changes that could make America safer
Joseph Sakran
Q+A
Using his story to change the narrative on gun violence
Published May 25, 2022
Hopkins trauma surgeon and gun violence survivor Joseph Sakran calls for change after a gunman kills at least 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas
Monkeypox virus
Voices
What you need to know about monkeypox
Published May 24, 2022
As monkeypox spreads beyond the expected areas, an infectious disease expert offers insight on how the virus spreads—and why it shouldn't be a cause for alarm
Flags across the U.S. were ordered to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the 1 million Americans who lost their lives to COVID-19
COVID-19
U.S. COVID-19 death toll should serve as a warning
Published May 20, 2022
As the United States passed 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Johns Hopkins experts reflect on the pandemic's toll and the interconnected nature of public health
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Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins neuroscientists find brain mechanism tied to age-related memory loss
Published May 20, 2022
As the brain ages, a region in the hippocampus becomes imbalanced, causing forgetfulness. Scientists say understanding this region of the brain and its function may be the key to preventing cognitive decline.
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Health research
Study reveals kidney cells pump blood
Published May 18, 2022
A new study found that kidney cells pump blood rather than filtering it, aiding in the understanding of kidney physiological function
An illustration of an omicron variant
Q+A
Taking the temperature of the pandemic
Published May 16, 2022
As the U.S. reaches one million COVID-19 deaths, where are we in the arc of the pandemic? Epidemiologist David Dowdy explains.