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U.S. infertility rate plateaus

A new analysis of data shows a plateau in infertility rates, but also shows disparities for women of color and for women with less access to health care, highlighting the need for continued work in public health services

Johns Hopkins to host conversation with Donna Shalala, former HHS secretary and member of Congress

Shalala, a former HHS secretary and member of Congress, will join Johns Hopkins Health System President Kevin Sowers to discuss health care trends and challenges, leadership, and service

FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years old. What's next?

Vaccine expert Ruth Karron discusses the authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for those under 5 years old, and what's likely to happen with the authorization over the next few weeks

What you need to know about the Novavax vaccine

Novavax uses a combination of spike proteins and an immune stimulant to provoke an immune response against the virus that causes COVID-19. Vaccine expert William Moss discusses its strengths and weaknesses ahead of its potential emergency use authorization.

Johns Hopkins Children's Center, All Children's Hospital again ranked among nation's best

They appear in the annual children's hospital rankings by U.S. News & World Report

Juneteenth festivities take place across Johns Hopkins this weekend

Events kick off Thursday with a game night hosted by the Black Faculty and Staff Association; Juneteenth will be officially observed with a university closure on Monday, June 20

Ballet After Dark wins $25K prize at Social Innovation Lab Innovators' Showcase

A student-led nonprofit organization, which won the $25,000 Cohort Prize, was one of 10 cohort teams who presented their ventures to community members and potential funders at the April showcase

Debunking myths about gun violence

Evidence-based solutions to gun violence in America have been shrouded by misinformation and political spin. But experts from Johns Hopkins are setting the record straight.

What are 'ghost guns' and why are they risky?

Untraceable by design, the DIY guns are just as lethal as a traditional firearm and often made of the same materials. Alexander McCourt of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions discusses the inherent dangers of ghost guns and details current legislation surrounding them.

The pandemic has reached a plateau, but for how long?

Johns Hopkins health security expert Tom Inglesby provides an update on the state of the pandemic and how vaccination, funding, and variants may affect its future