MedStar Health Blog

This article was written by Rebecca Schumer, PT, DPT.   As a physical therapist who works with recreational and competitive runners, I often recommend something that surprises people. ...

For people living with epilepsy, seizures are more than just a medical event. They can impact the ability to drive, think clearly, work, or live independently. The goal of seizure control is getting ...

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer often comes with understandable feelings of fear. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat.  About 1/3 of pancreatic cancers are diagnos...

MedStar Health is participating in a pragmatic trial led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital to understand the heart- and kidney-protective benefits of type 2 diabetes medications.    Diabetes ...

Hemorrhoids seem to have a stigma to them, but the truth is, we all have them. It’s not uncommon for them to become inflamed and cause pain, itching, or bleeding. Many times, hemorrhoids go away on ...

From life-saving screenings to advanced treatment, get expert colorectal cancer care. According to a recent national MedStar Health survey, 77% of people don’t know the right age to get their first c...