MedStar Health Blog

This article was written by Emily Aron, MD. Our research commentary recommends ways to increase physician capacity, access to telehealth, resources for underserved communities, and more to help suppo...

Modern medicine has led to effective cholesterol medications that, along with exercise and a healthy diet, can significantly decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks. Among the most powerful of ...

Bariatric surgery can be a safe and effective way for eligible patients to lose life-changing weight and reclaim their health. Weight loss surgery involves making the stomach smaller, which reduces h...

Our real-world research indicates that a collaborative program to reduce food insecurity in Washington, DC, during the COVID-19 pandemic was successful and that community partners are integral to inn...

You can probably point out an athletic trainer on the sidelines of a professional sporting event, but did you know that not all high schools are fortunate enough to have one?  Nearly 8 million...

This article was written by Suzanne M. Simkovich MD, MS.   Ahead of the 76th World Health Assembly, MedStar Health researcher published recommendations in the BMJ to utilize human-centered...