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April 25, 2025
By MedStar Team
This article was written by Hilary Hancock BSN, RN, CWON. From the day we’re born, or at least the day we’re potty trained, we come to expect that using the toilet is a fact of lif...
This article was written by Hilary Hancock BSN, RN, CWON. From the day we’re born, or at least the day we’re potty trained, we come to expect that using the toilet is a fact of lif...
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August 20, 2020
If you’re a woman over 50, you’re probably familiar with the signs of menopause and perimenopause. You know that menopause is a natural part of aging—but do you know what’s normal and what ...
If you’re a woman over 50, you’re probably familiar with the signs of menopause and perimenopause. You know that menopause is a natural part of aging—but do you know what’s normal and what ...
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August 19, 2020
By Alison M. Wogatske, CRNP, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Public health experts and doctors agree that wearing a face mask is one way we can minimize the spread of COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know about the dos and don’ts of wearing a face mask or clot...
Public health experts and doctors agree that wearing a face mask is one way we can minimize the spread of COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know about the dos and don’ts of wearing a face mask or clot...
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August 18, 2020
Being pregnant in the District of Columbia may be hazardous to your unborn baby’s health and to yours—and climate change may be a major factor. A study recently published in the Journal of the Americ...
Being pregnant in the District of Columbia may be hazardous to your unborn baby’s health and to yours—and climate change may be a major factor. A study recently published in the Journal of the Americ...
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August 13, 2020
By Wiemi Douoguih, MD, Director of Sports Medicine
In any sport, the act of swinging creates an eccentric contraction. Essentially, the muscle actively contracts, but the mechanics of the swing force it to stretch, even as it attempts to contract. A...
In any sport, the act of swinging creates an eccentric contraction. Essentially, the muscle actively contracts, but the mechanics of the swing force it to stretch, even as it attempts to contract. A...
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August 12, 2020
While many of us were hopeful that the spread of COVID-19 was slowing down, some states are seeing record spikes as COVID-19 cases are rising. The increase may have you wondering, why are COVID-19 cas...
While many of us were hopeful that the spread of COVID-19 was slowing down, some states are seeing record spikes as COVID-19 cases are rising. The increase may have you wondering, why are COVID-19 cas...
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August 11, 2020
5-minute read This disease is a topic of interest to everyone: There is no cure. And it is always fatal. Known formally as major neurocognitive disorder, dementia is an umbrella term for neurodegener...
5-minute read This disease is a topic of interest to everyone: There is no cure. And it is always fatal. Known formally as major neurocognitive disorder, dementia is an umbrella term for neurodegener...
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