MedStar Health Blog

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...

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...

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...

The holidays offer us time with friends and family, and sometimes even vacations from work. But one thing we have noticed over the years is that the holidays and winter months also correspond with in...

Once you do someone a favor, it may be easy to turn down their attempt to repay you. However, allowing a person to thank you often makes them feel better.For instance, when a neighbor or friend wants ...

In most women, the endometrium—the mucous membrane lining the uterus—grows inside the uterus and sheds during the monthly period. But in women with endometriosis, the endometrium starts t...