MedStar Health Blog

Physicians regularly make a difference in the lives of their patients. For Meghan MacCleary, DO, it was the other way around.The Arizona native had initially ruled out obstetrics and gynecology as a c...

Total joint replacement, comprised of hip or knee replacements, is one of the most common surgical procedures in the U.S. These devices have given millions of people continued or increased activity an...

Running a 5K is a challenging and fun way to stay fit. Although, if you aren’t careful, you can get injured while training or during the event. As 5Ks become more and more popular, we&rsqu...

A vasectomy is one way men can prevent their partners from becoming pregnant—without affecting sexual function or the ability to orgasm.A vasectomy is a noninvasive surgery that prohibits sperm from b...

It might seem unusual at first to think of a doctor using laser therapy to treat a burn injury scar. Why would burning the body’s tissue further help a patient heal? But lasers are an extremely valuab...

Every year, thousands of runners across the U.S. complete 5K races, which is equivalent to 3.1 miles. Most people who are new to running shouldn’t just step out the door and attempt to run...