Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute

08/31/2025

“Thanks to the Senior Shape classes and instructors, I have become stronger. I am delighted and grateful!” says Dorsey.

The Community Health and Wellness department at Suburban Hospital hosts Senior Shape classes aim to address the physical, emotional and social health challenges faced by adults 55 and older in Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

08/30/2025

Understanding the intricate steps of constructing a bacteria cell’s rigid wall enclosing its contents is key to combatting antibiotic resistance. Many antibiotics target enzymes that help build cell walls, and Jie Xiao’s research may reveal new enzymes, proteins or other processes involved in bacteria cell wall construction.

The intricate steps of building a bacteria cell wall may help scientists discover new antibiotics.

08/29/2025

“If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, progressing to diabetes isn’t a given,” says dietitian and diabetes educator Tara Seymour.

She explains how, in addition to medication, making diet and lifestyle changes can help you take charge and even reverse the course of prediabetes and get your blood sugar, A1C and other levels back within healthy limits. Here’s reliable information everyone diagnosed with prediabetes should know.

A dietitian and diabetes educator explains how diet and lifestyle changes can help control prediabetes.

08/29/2025

A “digital twin” heart — based on a patient’s unique genetics and heart structure — promises individualized diagnosis and treatment for arrhythmia, cardiac arrest and other heart conditions. The virtual replica is created from high-tech imaging and is newly scalable thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, notes project leader Natalia Trayanova, director for the Alliance for Cardiovascular Diagnostic and Treatment Innovation (ADVANCE).

08/28/2025

Swimming pools, boats and flotation devices: Learn all about summer water safety for kids.

Here you will find preventive steps to protect children from drowning in homes, pools, and open waters, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.

08/28/2025

"It's not easy to learn what you can't see," said Dr. Megan Collins.

As students head back to school, eye specialists in Maryland say one of the most important items on the checklist – children's eye health – often gets overlooked.

08/27/2025

Spine neurosurgeons Dr. Nicholas Theodore, and Dr. Mari Groves, performed spinal subtraction surgery, inserting rods and screws using a new robotic surgery approach. Keturah, now shorter by almost an inch, was once unable to stand for long periods, but today she enjoys a variety of activities, has enrolled in nursing school and is excited to walk down the aisle after recently becoming engaged. performed spinal subtraction surgery, inserting rods and screws using a new robotic surgery approach. Keturah, now shorter by almost an inch, was once unable to stand for long periods, but today she enjoys a variety of activities, has enrolled in nursing school and is excited to walk down the aisle after recently becoming engaged.

08/27/2025

Learn more about screenings and early detection of colon cancer from Dr. John Migaly.

Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States. Recent studies show how colon cancer is being found early in adults under the age of

08/26/2025

After a heart attack or heart surgery, your doctor may recommend yoga as part of a recovery plan. See why more and more heart experts are encouraging yoga for heart health.

A growing body of research from Johns Hopkins shows that practicing yoga
can lower stress and help those recovering from heart events.

08/26/2025

A dietitian and diabetes educator explains how diet can help you fend off diabetes and get your blood sugar and A1C back within normal limits.

A dietitian and diabetes educator explains how diet and lifestyle changes can help control prediabetes.

08/25/2025

Our experts share 5 powerhouse foods that support digestion and help keep your microbiome thriving—from leafy greens to gut-friendly grains.

Eat these foods for healthier digestion.

08/24/2025

For over 20 years, Larry Scarber has traveled from Arizona to Baltimore to participate in an Alzheimer’s study, enduring blood draws, brain scans, and spinal taps. He continues to show up each year, driven by a quiet commitment to help others through research.