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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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June 27, 2019
Have you been tested for HIV? If you haven’t, you are not alone. More than 30 years since the first cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were discovered, it still surprises me how many p...
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June 25, 2019
Obesity is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the No.1 cause of death in U.S. adults. However, 2018 research suggests that bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of strokes a...
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June 20, 2019
Good skin health not only can increase the vibrance of our face, limit wrinkling, and reduce skin cancer risk, but it also can benefit our immune system. As our largest organ, the skin serves as the b...
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June 18, 2019
Head and neck cancers appear on visible parts of the body—so, naturally, people fear they might not look like themselves following cancer treatment. However, with the surgical techniques we use...
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June 14, 2019
After a lifetime of frequent relocations, Laura Boger, MD, has found a home in the nation’s capital as a dermatologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.Dr. Boger cites the Hospital Center’s diver...
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June 14, 2019
Updated March 15, 2020 We all know being physically active is one of the best steps we can take for our health. Did you know being physically active from an early age promotes better health and activ...