MedStar Health Blog

When a patient is diagnosed with early-stage colon cancer, we start talking right away about how to keep it from coming back after treatment.  Though thinking that far ahead might seem strange...

If you’re looking for a medical career in which no two days are ever the same, radiologic technology might be the best choice for you. Radiologic technologists are vital in nearly every aspect ...

Weight loss surgery to treat obesity is often misconstrued as a “last resort” for patients who have given up on taking care of themselves. But it’s quite the opposite.  To put the bariatric su...

The valves in your heart’s four chambers open and close in precise patterns an average of 100,000 times a day. This process circulates blood through our bodies and helps us remain active. But...

From dry air that weakens your skin and immune system to frigid temperatures that constrict your blood vessels, cold weather can increase your risk of common health conditions.  It’s imp...

Most people know that heart disease is linked to diet and exercise—two lifestyle factors often considered to be within a patient’s control. Yet heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of de...