MedStar Health Blog

The manufacturer of Banana Boat sunscreen recently recalled three batches of its product after an internal review found trace levels of benzene—a chemical that can cause cancer—in the propellant that...

This article was written by Angela D. Thomas, DrPH, MPH, MBA. Recently published research from MedStar Health Research Institute demonstrates the connection between racial bias and under-reporting of...

Long-COVID (medically known as Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC))— causes a variety of complex symptoms. Breathing discomfort, fatigue, and cognitive challenges are three of the most prevalent. I...

If you’re ready to quit smoking, there are proven ways to give up the habit—and electronic cigarettes are not one of them.  In fact, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration recently issued a l...

By Petros Okubagzi, MD and Mary Anne Hinkson   Improving access to clinical trials starts with streamlining the informed consent process and making it instantly available — anywhere, anytim...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States.  The American Cancer Society estimates that there are 268,490 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022. Although...