MedStar Health Blog

If mention of a midwife brings to mind imagery of a 19th century homebirth, you’re not alone. Many people don’t know the truth about who a midwife is and what a midwife does in today’s modern world. ...

New research published in Neurosurgery examines the quantity and types of material used in spinal implants, which provide stabilization following reconstructive surgery of the cervicothoracic junctio...

Most people know that fruits and vegetables are good for their bodies, but recent research suggests that the foods and drinks we choose can significantly increase our risk for colorectal cancer....

Perimenopause is the time leading up to a woman’s last menstrual period when ovary production slows, causing hormones to rise and fall like a roller coaster. Women in this season of life often become...

Our study examines how to overcome the barriers clinics face to implementing programs to help Black and Hispanic patients get screened for colon cancer.   Colorectal cancer (CRC) develops slowly...

More women of all races are dying of endometrial cancer, but the rate is much higher for Black women. White women’s rate went up by 0.6 per 100,000 people between 1990-94 to 2015-2019. The rate of de...