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  • January 04, 2019

    By Matthew Maxwell, MD

    Every year, thousands of runners across the U.S. complete 5K races, which is equivalent to 3.1 miles. Most people who are new to running shouldn’t just step out the door and attempt to run...

    Every year, thousands of runners across the U.S. complete 5K races, which is equivalent to 3.1 miles. Most people who are new to running shouldn’t just step out the door and attempt to run...

  • January 04, 2019

    By MedStar Health Research Institute

    Research Grand Rounds: Translational Science Approaches to the Study of Aging and Neuroinflammation—February 1, 2019Research Grand Rounds are sponsored by MedStar Health Research Institute and Georget...

    Research Grand Rounds: Translational Science Approaches to the Study of Aging and Neuroinflammation—February 1, 2019Research Grand Rounds are sponsored by MedStar Health Research Institute and Georget...

  • January 03, 2019

    By The MWHC Blog Team

    Everyone wants to keep up with news in the ever-growing healthcare industry, which is why our blog team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center provides people in the Washington, D.C., area health tips ...

    Everyone wants to keep up with news in the ever-growing healthcare industry, which is why our blog team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center provides people in the Washington, D.C., area health tips ...

  • January 02, 2019

    By The MWHC Blog Team

    Whenever we eat or drink, we’re putting the pancreas to work. The pancreas is a large gland that’s tucked behind the stomach and the intestines. It has two jobs: to produce chemicals call...

    Whenever we eat or drink, we’re putting the pancreas to work. The pancreas is a large gland that’s tucked behind the stomach and the intestines. It has two jobs: to produce chemicals call...

  • December 28, 2018

    By Elias Shaya, MD, DFAPA

    Although the holidays can serve as fun times to catch up with family and friends, many people experience increased depression during the fall and winter months. In fact, we see additional people durin...

    Although the holidays can serve as fun times to catch up with family and friends, many people experience increased depression during the fall and winter months. In fact, we see additional people durin...

  • December 26, 2018

    By Ravi Agarwal, DDS

    Some people feel uncomfortable smiling for the camera because of a missing front tooth or have trouble eating because of a lost back tooth. The most common treatment for these patients is a dental im...

    Some people feel uncomfortable smiling for the camera because of a missing front tooth or have trouble eating because of a lost back tooth. The most common treatment for these patients is a dental im...