Dopamine – The Secret Ingredient to Effortless Exercise?
A new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers indicates that dopamine, a neurotransmitter traditionally linked with pleasure, motivation, and reward-seeking, also seems to be…
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Johns Hopkins Researchers Explore the Psychedelic Transformation of Beliefs
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research’s study found that a single psychedelic experience can significantly alter beliefs about consciousness, purpose, and the universe….
New Hope for High-Risk Prostate Cancer – Promising Immunotherapy Agent Proven To Be Safe
According to a phase 2 study conducted by the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, the monoclonal antibody enoblituzumab…
Why Do Episodes of Low Blood Sugar Worsen Eye Disease in People With Diabetes? Johns Hopkins Unravels the Mystery
Individuals with diabetes who go through episodes of low blood sugar, a common issue for those inexperienced in managing their blood sugar levels, are more…
Your Urine Could Predict Your Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered biomarkers that can predict the likelihood of chronic kidney disease in patients who have been hospitalized for acute…
New Study Links Poor Mental Health to Increased Risk of Heart Disease
Heart disease tops the list as the leading cause of death for adults worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A recent…
Johns Hopkins Discovers New Path to Treating Age-Related Hearing Loss – “There’s More to Hearing Than the Ear”
Study of hearing in old and young mice suggests the brain might be trained to filter out background sound. Looking for answers about how the…
Johns Hopkins Researchers Have Identified a Potential New Treatment Target for Sleep Apnea
According to a recent mouse study, the target is an ion channel that has been already shown to impact blood pressure in obese mice. According to…
Can Stress Influence Your Appetite? A Johns Hopkins Study Reveals That It’s All in Your Head
New research reveals the relationship between stress, obesity, and appetite. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine investigated whether stress may increase appetite in obese and lean…
Promising Anti-Cancer Drug Could Also Help With COVID
According to research conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine, multiple variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be blocked from replicating by the small molecule inhibitor RK-33. An…
Johns Hopkins Scientists Have Developed a Nanobody That May Treat Parkinson’s Disease
The nanobody can also punch through tough brain cells. The immune system uses proteins referred to as antibodies to detect and attack invading pathogens. Mini…
Similar to a Near-Death Experience: New Effects of Psychedelics Discovered
Psychedelics may reduce the fear of dying and death, comparable to feelings reported by individuals who have had near-death experiences. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine…
Johns Hopkins Doctors Discover That a Common Infection May Cause Cancer
A new study suggests that Clostridioides difficile is responsible for certain colorectal cancers. According to data gathered by scientists at the Bloomberg Kimmel Institute for…
Johns Hopkins Researchers Have Developed a Method That Predicts Sudden Cardiac Death
Unusual heart metabolism could be a predictor of potential sudden cardiac death. According to a small but thorough study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers,…
Drinking Coffee Can Reduce Your Risk of Kidney Injury by 23%
Research has linked coffee drinking to a lower risk of acute renal damage. If you needed more justification to start your day with a cup…
Uncontrolled Diabetes Can Accelerate Heart Failure by 3 Years
A Johns Hopkins Medicine study demonstrates how uncontrolled diabetes can advance heart failure from early-stage to late-stage Uncontrolled diabetes may significantly raise the risk of…
“Reverse Engineering” Brain Tissue Reveals Sugar-Studded Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
In a bit of “reverse engineering” research using brain tissues from five people who died with Alzheimer’s disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have…
Chemical Found in Broccoli Shown To Slow Growth of COVID-19 and Common Cold Viruses
A Johns Hopkins Children’s Center-led study in mice and lab-grown cells finds sulforaphane could help prevent and treat illnesses caused by certain coronaviruses, including COVID-19….
