MedStar Health Blog

In the late 1990s Colorectal cancer (CRC) was the fourth leading cause of cancer death in people under age 50, but cases are on the rise. Now, it’s the leading cause of cancer death in men, and secon...

People are living longer across the globe. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 6 people will be 60 or older by 2030. With age comes wisdom, confidence and, sometimes, constipat...

Gallstones are hard deposits of cholesterol, pigmentation, calcium, or bile that can form in the gallbladder, a small organ in the upper abdomen that stores and releases bile as part of the digestive...

Millions of people across the country experience heartburn, a burning sensation that starts in the chest and radiates up the throat. And while many people deal with the uncomfortable symptom with an ...

While inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition, it is treatable. With a treatment plan that is personalized to your physical and mental health needs, you can control this condition and...

It’s not a topic we want to spend a lot of time thinking about, but our bowel movements—consistency, color, and frequency—can give us key indicators about our overall health. A bowel movement is th...