Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

10/29/2025

The bean buzz is true: beans are good for you. They’re a low-cost option packed with fiber and protein, and many key nutrients including calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron. Here’s an easy bean dip to try at your next gathering.

Process the beans and spices in a blender, then refrigerate until ready to serve with baked corn chips.

10/29/2025

Have you taken up running to boost your heart health? That’s great – but it’s not all you need. Find out about the other types of exercise your body needs besides the heart-pumping kind.

Hopkins researchers say that exercise plays a key role in heart health. Here's how to balance your fitness plan to get all the benefits.

10/29/2025

What you need to know about gynecologic cancer, including the importance of screenings, signs and symptoms and risk factors.

It’s important to know your potential risk factors for gynecologic cancer, as well as preventive measures you can take for you and your loved ones.

10/28/2025

“Aerobic exercise consistently showed the greatest benefits across almost all outcomes,’ said Dr. Lei Yan. “It reduced pain, improved movement and gait performance, and enhanced overall quality of life more effectively than any other exercise type.”

Exercises, like walking or cycling, combined with light strength training, could reduce pain for patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to experts.

10/27/2025

If lack of sleep is a recurring problem, get tips about good sleep habits and when sleep aids may help. A concierge medicine doctor provides guidance.

Sleep aids may help with occasional sleeplessness and more chronic conditions. Learn when OTC and prescription sleep aids are options for better sleep.

10/26/2025

Rayven Nairn, a dietitian with the Johns Hopkins University Student Health and Wellness Center, discusses why athletes should care about nutrition and how to make the right dietary choices leading up to a tournament, race or other major sports event.

Dietitian Rayven Nairn discusses why athletes should care about nutrition and how to make the right dietary choices leading up to a tournament, race or other major sports event.

10/25/2025

With hands-on experiments using items such as lava lamps and baking soda and vinegar volcanoes, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine student group TEACH encourages pediatric patients to become more interested in science. The group hosts a monthly science activity at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, hoping to show that the hospital can be a fun place.

TEACH is part of a national movement to bring educational programming to children in hospitals, including at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

10/25/2025

Ice cream, frozen pizza, sugar-sweetened beverages and instant soups. These are examples of ultra-processed foods, and while they may taste good, there is growing research indicating that ultra-processed foods are linked to health problems. To help you navigate food aisles to find healthy options, two dietitians provide nutritional guidance.

Ultra-Processed Foods: Q&A with 2 Dietitians Food and Nutrition Ice cream, frozen pizza, sugar-sweetened beverages and instant soups. These are examples of ultra-processed foods, and while they may taste good, there is growing research indicating that ultra-processed foods are linked to health probl...

10/24/2025

Congratulations to the over 100 “Top Docs” nominees recognized by Baltimore magazine. Your dedication and hard work inspire us all. We are thankful to all of our doctors for their unwavering commitment to patient care and excellence in medicine. Together, you all make a profound impact on our community. See who was recognized from Johns Hopkins and learn more about the Top Doctors list and selection criteria here: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/awards/baltimore-top-doctors

10/24/2025

🛑Stop scrolling and watch Dr. Zhang’s 5 quick tips to cut through the social media noise and help relieve the symptoms associated with perimenopause.

🥗 Healthy varied diet
🏋️‍♀️ ️ Try strength training for bone health
🧘‍♀️ Focus on stress management
🩺 Stay up to date on preventative screening
💊 Reach out to your doctor for medication

10/23/2025

Fifteen miles into a multiday backpacking trip rife with difficulty, first-year medical student Anagha Krishnan reflects on how to apply the lessons learned on outdoor adventures to the long, often difficult academic journey of medical school.

The Path to Purpose: From Trail to Medical Trainingby Anagha Yogam KrishnanSeptember 30, 2025A Day in the LifeI had never been more grumpy in my life. It was almost midnight, and our group had been walking for over 15 hours. On the first day of a multiday backpacking expedition in Iceland, my first...

10/23/2025

"For Seth, his sister Leilah was a perfect donor," Dr. Bonifant said. "We were able to go straight to the transplant once we knew what we were facing for him."

A Baltimore mother says a quick decision by her pediatrician and a perfect sibling match at Johns Hopkins saved her five year-old son.