MedStar Health Blog

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...

Chronic diseases affect nearly sixty percent of adults in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood press...

The manufacturer of Banana Boat sunscreen recently recalled three batches of its product after an internal review found trace levels of benzene—a chemical that can cause cancer—in the propellant that...

Long-COVID (medically known as Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC))— causes a variety of complex symptoms. Breathing discomfort, fatigue, and cognitive challenges are three of the most prevalent. I...

If you’re ready to quit smoking, there are proven ways to give up the habit—and electronic cigarettes are not one of them.  In fact, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration recently issued a l...