MedStar Health Blog

For many, summer brings a long-awaited opportunity to slip away to a beach vacation. While the beach is full of excitement and relaxation, it’s also home to a variety of hazards that could cause...

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....

Whether you have a chronic disease that you’re managing through food or you’re trying to lose weight by watching what you eat, it can be harder to stick to a healthy diet over winter. Overeating is c...

Counting calories. Slimming down. Watching weight. No matter what you call your personal journey, society has lots of names and options for achieving your weight-loss goals—and some that are no help ...

It can be tough pulling together daily school lunches for picky eaters. As a mother of four and a registered dietitian, I know this struggle well. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventio...

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a global guideline about non-sugar sweeteners in May 2023 that has left a sour taste in some mouths.  WHO said evidence shows that sweeteners, like...