MedStar Health Blog

This article was written by Sadaf Kazi, PhD. Scientists from MedStar Health Research Institute are working to improve the health of mothers and babies in Washington, D.C., by helping providers, patie...

The holidays often involve lots of time in the kitchen preparing grand feasts for family and friends. With extra people in the kitchen and so much food going into the oven and simmering on the s...

If you have a significant smoking history, lung cancer screenings are the best way to monitor for signs of cancer before they appear, often leading to early treatment and even a cure. Some people dela...

This article was written by Brian Thomas Bethea, MD. Research from the Triluminate study of a novel device to repair the tricuspid valve has shown excellent early results, giving physician-scien...

RSV is on the rise, but there’s no need for alarm. While RSV usually doesn’t spike until the middle of winter, there’s several explanations for why young children seem to be catchin...

For many kids, Halloween is a fun celebration filled with creative costumes, an abundance of candy, and spooky decorations. But for kids with allergies or other medical conditions, the holiday can be ...