MedStar Health Blog

More people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer than any other form of cancer. Fortunately, most skin cancers are easily treated if caught early. That’s why it’s importan...

Research underway at MedStar Health Research Institute will empower patients with a new tool to help them decide whether to have radioactive iodine therapy after thyroid cancer surgery.   Thyroi...

Menopause is defined as the last menstrual period, and it’s a normal biological process that every woman who reaches a certain age goes through. But, many women don’t really know what to expect when ...

When a serious unexpected illness or injury strikes, you may wonder whether you should seek treatment at the Emergency Department, visit an urgent care clinic, or schedule a visit with your primary ...

An ongoing study at MedStar Health Research Institute seeks to determine whether an app-based solution can help patients with heart failure stay on the proper dosage of lifesaving medications.  ...

For many people, the 30s are a time when the pursuits of your 20s take a back seat to true adulting: building a family, establishing your career…and noticing that your body might not feel as y...