COVID-19 is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that emerged in December 2019. Coronaviruses are a type of virus. There are many different kinds, and some, like COVID-19, cause disease ...

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Everybody needs some sun exposure to produce vitamin D (which helps calcium absorption for stronger and healthier bones). But unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage ...

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What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests that show how well your lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This ...

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Your body’s immune system fights off infections and other dangers to keep you healthy. When your immune system senses that a food or something in a food is a “danger” to your health, you have a food ...

As electric scooters (e-scooters) become more available in cities and urban areas, injuries are becoming more common. Research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center researchers finds that Black and ...

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New @HopkinsMedicine study finds #HIV infections would increase by 10% average if CDC funding for HIV testing ends. › Timely HIV diagnosis and treatment are critical to preventing transmission. To ...

Cervical myelopathy results from compression of the spinal cord in the neck (cervical area of the spine). Symptoms of cervical myelopathy may include problems with fine motor skills, pain or stiffness ...