MedStar Health Blog

Most people know that heart disease is linked to diet and exercise—two lifestyle factors often considered to be within a patient’s control. Yet heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of de...

Everyone knows someone—a family member, friend, colleague, or neighbor—that has battled breast cancer. In 2021 alone, about 281,000 women will receive an invasive breast cancer diagnosis,...

During the pandemic, research has shown that patients with known cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk with COVID-19 and that COVID-19 can cause cardiac damage or thrombosis. Thrombosis (or...

This blog was written by Charlotte Gamble MD, MPH and Lauren Damle, MD. With over 14 million new infections every year, human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infectio...

During the month of February, we observe American Heart Month to remind ourselves, our families and our communities to remain heart healthy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men an...

A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult things you encounter in your lifetime. For many, a diagnosis can come out of seemingly nowhere. It's normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by ...