MedStar Health Blog

If the fiery feeling of heartburn affects you more than twice a week, you may be at risk for more serious health issues. Frequent or long-standing heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux dis...

Every 37 seconds, someone in the United States dies from heart disease. The good news is there are things you can do today to reduce your chances of developing heart disease, and you don’t have...

Keeping your hands clean is the best way to protect you and your family from COVID-19. Here’s a quick look at best practices you can implement right away. Hand Soap or Sanitizer? Either one! Bo...

You may be surprised to learn that oral cancer is one of the deadliest and most disfiguring forms of cancer. About 53,000 Americans are affected by it each year, including men and women, smokers and ...

When faced with an unfamiliar illness, it often triggers significant fear and anxiety. This has been evident in historical outbreaks like the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and more recent events su...

Researchers from MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital successfully delivered a healthy baby to a mom and dad who both tested positive for COVID-19. The case re...