MedStar Health Blog

The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that 50 percent of calories consumed by the average American come from ultra-processed foods. And it’s become fairly common knowledge that ultra-proc...

Humans are warm-blooded—we maintain a steady internal body temperature, regardless of surrounding conditions. Under normal circumstances, that temperature remains at...

Maintaining a healthy weight can be a constant challenge—and potentially more so in a pandemic situation. Many of us are not as active as we were pre–COVID-19. And when times like these call for ...

Eating healthy is one of the best things you can do for your health. In fact, consuming a healthy diet that prioritizes fruits, vegetables, and whole foods can reduce your risk of conditions like...

The liver isn’t just the largest internal organ, it’s among the most important. You can’t live without it. About the size of a football, it’s located in the upper right part of the abdomen and pr...

Throughout the national health systems, social determinants of health are frequently present which negatively impact health-related outcomes despite excellent medical care.  Four of these determi...