MedStar Health Blog

Every year, thousands of runners across the U.S. complete 5K races, which is equivalent to 3.1 miles. Most people who are new to running shouldn’t just step out the door and attempt to run...

Everyone wants to keep up with news in the ever-growing healthcare industry, which is why our blog team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center provides people in the Washington, D.C., area health tips ...

Whenever we eat or drink, we’re putting the pancreas to work. The pancreas is a large gland that’s tucked behind the stomach and the intestines. It has two jobs: to produce chemicals call...

Although the holidays can serve as fun times to catch up with family and friends, many people experience increased depression during the fall and winter months. In fact, we see additional people durin...

Some people feel uncomfortable smiling for the camera because of a missing front tooth or have trouble eating because of a lost back tooth. The most common treatment for these patients is a dental im...

The holidays offer us time with friends and family, and sometimes even vacations from work. But one thing we have noticed over the years is that the holidays and winter months also correspond with in...