MedStar Health Blog

A “retro” form of pain control is making a comeback in the United States: nitrous oxide, often known as laughing gas. Nitrous oxide was used to ease the pain of labor since the early 1900s. It fell ou...

It’s August—the height of summer—and many of us are taking advantage of the longer days to cram in more outdoor activities. For many, it just seems easier, and definitely more enjoyable, to go for an ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 22.1 percent of adults in Washington, D.C., are obese. Though that’s lower than the national obesity rate of 36.5 percent, it still me...

Sexual assault is a sensitive topic, no matter how we discuss it. But it’s an important topic to discuss honestly and openly. People who have been sexually assaulted need to know that they can get hel...

Orthopaedic and Geriatric Teams Focus on Caring for Fragile Bones George Hennawi, MD Fractures are common among the elderly and as the population ages, the incidence of breaking bones incre...

Does this sound familiar? You go to the doctor. They diagnose you and tell you what the treatment will be. The end. This one-sided approach to decision-making involves the doctor dictating care withou...