o Excessive laxative, diuretic, or diet pill abuse. These unhealthy behaviors and preoccupations can develop into a consuming passion and come to interfere with physical, psychological and social well ...
Knowing when to seek treatment for mental health disorders is important for parents and families. Families, spouses, teachers, or friends are often the first to suspect that their loved one or their ...
What is a ventricular septal defect? A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect. This means that your baby is born with it. A VSD is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the ...
IV fluid supply: Like many medical facilities across the nation, our supply chain is feeling the effects of Hurricane Helene’s aftermath. Johns Hopkins Medicine currently has a sufficient IV fluid ...
Idiopathic environmental intolerance (IEI) is a set of symptoms caused by contact with some kinds of substances. It used to be known as multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). People with IEI have ...
Mindfulness is a form of present-moment awareness or simply living in the moment. When we are mindful, we are noticing what is happening in our bodies and the world around us as it is happening. In ...
Dermatofibromas Small round brownish to red-purple scar-like bumps caused by a buildup of fibroblasts (soft tissue cells under the skin). They often occur on the legs and may itch. They are more ...
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center ranks #1 in Maryland, and all 11 specialties are ranked nationally on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals list. The Johns Hopkins Hospital is one of ...