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Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for more than 100 years, but we’re working hard to change that. Recent advances in medication therapy mean there are more effective optio...

CyberKnife can treat prostate cancer in as few as five visits, making it a convenient, effective treatment option for many men.

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Almost half of people with metastatic melanoma—a type of skin cancer that has spread beyond the skin—can become resistant to standard treatments. A new immunotherapy available at MedStar ...

Mental health support is often seen as a response to a significant event or crisis. Much like physical health, mental health requires regular care to be able to navigate daily stress or difficult exp...

This article was written by Ana Valeria Aguirre Guemez, MD, and Abigail Fox, BA, MedStar Health Research Institute Clinical Research Assistant and incoming Georgetown University School of Medicine Me...

Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease that can have far-reaching effects on a person’s health. It can increase the risk of other serious conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, bone an...