MedStar Health Blog

With the holiday season finally here, many of us overindulge, leading to heartburn, acid reflux, and bloating. But when these symptoms occur regularly despite normal eating habits, you may have gastr...

This article was written by Sarah Greenwood, Physician assistant at MedStar Health.   Respiratory illnesses are surging across the country, especially among school-aged children. The highes...

If you have type 2 diabetes, understanding your condition and how to manage it is critical to getting and staying healthy. After all, diabetes is chronic, meaning that you’ll be living with it for th...

New research into the sweetener xylitol raises questions about its impact on heart health. Researchers with Cleveland Clinic recently announced their investigations showed high levels of xylitol coul...

If you have back pain, you’re not alone. In fact, about 30 percent of the population in the U.S. probably has back pain right now. Because a stiff or aching spine can interfere with just about all of...

One of the best things you can do for your heart health this season? Get a flu shot. Researchers in the Netherlands published a study this summer that confirmed the risk for myocardial infarction (...