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June 21, 2024
The first days and weeks at home following labor and delivery can be a magical and exhausting experience for new mothers. For some, it can be a dangerous time, too. Hypertensive disorders of pregnanc...
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April 09, 2021
By Lauren Maragh, MD, Internal Medicine Physician, MedStar Health
If you find yourself feeling under the weather this spring, you may be asking yourself, “Do I have COVID-19 or allergies?” While both can make you feel miserable, the good news that it’s usually ...
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April 09, 2021
In her 14 years with MedStar Health, Nadia Braxton has had many growth opportunities to learn the many layers of our organization. Encouraged by her mother, a 20-year associate in the MedStar Was...
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April 08, 2021
By Rachael D. Sussman, MD, Urology
Incontinence. Constipation. Painful sex. Not necessarily topics you want to discuss with your friends, let alone your doctor. But if you suffer from such symptoms, it’s ok to speak up. At MedStar...
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April 07, 2021
If you are part of the Black or Brown community, you may have some concerns about the efficacy and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. From historical inequity in medical research to questions...
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April 06, 2021
Do you know what and where your esophagus is? Situated just in front of the spinal cord, this muscular tube connects the mouth to the stomach. It provides a critical pathway to deliver food and d...
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April 01, 2021
For people with diabetes mellitus, the risks are real, and there can be many complications. It’s important to understand the risks and be proactive about keeping healthy. This is especially impor...