MedStar Health Blog

Skiing, skating and sledding can be great wintertime fun. But the elements that bring the greatest thrill to these sports—gravity, speed and ice—can also make them quite dangerous. Sport...

When you have chronic pain that gets in the way of everyday activities, you may benefit from pain management treatment. Not all pain management clinics offer the same options that can improve your q...

There is good news for those who have varicose veins or are worried about developing them in the future. Today’s treatments for removing these enlarged veins are much less invasive than in years ...

If overly large breasts have caused you years of head, neck and back pain, the decision to have medical breast reduction surgery may be one of the most satisfying decisions you’ll ever make. And ...

Obesity is quickly becoming a worldwide health crisis. One recent study suggests that it may soon surpass world hunger as a leading catalyst for serious medical conditions globally. In the U.S. t...

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a f...