MedStar Health Blog

If your goal is to lose weight, what you eat matters more than when you eat. That’s according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which found that time-restricted eating, som...

If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, many advanced treatment options offer hope for a cure. Unfortunately, sometimes breast cancer treatment can cause other complications, like lymphedem...

If you are undergoing breast cancer treatment, you may need surgery or radiation, which can affect nearby lymph nodes in the armpit. Lymph nodes are responsible for draining lymphatic fluid from the b...

When you think of famous inventors, you might think of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the lightbulb, or the telephone inventor, Alexander Graham Bell. But did you know that your doctors, nurses, and ...

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it’s tempting to rush outside to soak up the sun. But without proper protection, catching rays on the regular can substantially increase the risk o...

From the liver to the small intestine, your digestive health plays an essential role in your overall quality of life—and survival. Gastrointestinal tract complications can range from unpleasant, such...