MedStar Health Blog

This blog was written by Charlotte Gamble MD, MPH and Lauren Damle, MD. With over 14 million new infections every year, human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infectio...

Most of us have entered year three of the COVID-19 pandemic asking the same question: Will this ever end? Combined with increasing civil unrest and natural disasters, the pandemic has contributed to ...

Whether you’re a winter sports enthusiast or spend the season curled up by the fireplace, the low humidity, bitter winds, and dry indoor heat that accompany cold weather can deplete your skin’s natur...

Every January, our Nutrition team answers an influx of questions from patients resolving to improve their health and lose weight in the new year. Intermittent fasting—a dietary approach that cy...

People generally don’t think about their digestive system—until it stops working properly. Then its impacts on daily life quickly become evident. Any type of digestive malfunction can be distressin...

Gout is a common type of inflammatory arthritis, with sudden flares of joint swelling, pain, warmth, and redness, often in the big toe. Some patients may go months or even years between flares. Many ...