MedStar Health Blog

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...

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...

When severe hip pain doesn’t respond to medication, physical therapy, or lifestyle changes, total hip replacement surgery can be an effective option for lasting relief. Based on your current activity...

By 2030, an estimated 50% of U.S. adults will be obese—a sharp increase from the approximately 33% who are obese in 2022. With obesity rates on the rise, there’s no better time to bring awareness to ...