MedStar Health Blog

Health and medical research have enjoyed decades of steady growth and impact, often the envy of the world. Throughout my tenure as a physician-scientist, early career physicians from abroad, looking ...

Women with HIV have a high risk of having a baby born small for its gestational age. Learn how our study shows tiny blood vessels in the placenta are involved.

Singer Billy Joel has cancelled his 2025 planned concerts, announcing he’s been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare brain disorder. Frequently mistaken for Alzheimer&rsqu...

If you’ve ever struggled with joint pain, a sports injury, or had trouble doing the things you love because of discomfort or stiffness, you might have asked yourself, “What exactly does a...

The FDA recently approved a new targeted therapy for certain lung and pancreatic cancers, based on a global trial involving our academic health system partner Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer...

While the exact function of the appendix remains unclear, some studies suggest it may play a role in gut immunity or in maintaining healthy gut bacteria. However, it is often referred to as a 'vestig...