MedStar Health Blog

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...

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...

The Mediterranean Diet is not a fad diet—in fact, it’s not a “diet” at all. Rather, it’s a lifestyle and eating pattern that continues to demonstrate positive, whole-body health effects—including a p...

Research from MedStar Georgetown’s Division of Community Pediatrics and MedStar Health Research Institute sheds light on how to boost enrollment in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women...

For many kids, Halloween is a fun celebration filled with creative costumes, an abundance of candy, and spooky decorations. But for kids with allergies or other medical conditions, the holiday can be ...

In September 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a consumer update, warning about the dangers of social media challenges involving medicines—specifically a TikTok challenge in wh...