While parents are busy preparing for summer vacations and pool days, it’s important to also plan for how you will keep your ...

As ticks and mosquitoes return with a vengeance this spring, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine are continuing to research ...

A new @HopkinsMedicine study of mice reveals that epigenetic marks can be inherited in ways that break the century-long ...

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What are skin pigment disorders? Skin color is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialized cells in the skin (melanocytes). The amount and type of melanin determines a person's skin color.

A venomous snakebite injects venom, a poison (toxic) into the victim’s body. The bite can cause injury. In rare cases, it can be fatal. According to the CDC, about 8,000 snakebites happen in the U.S.

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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