MedStar Health Blog

The 4th of July holiday weekend is coming up, and many people will be spending their time outside in the sun. Whether you plan on having a backyard barbeque, swimming in the pool, or going out on a b...

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with 9,500 people in the U.S. diagnosed each day. Fortunately, it’s also the most preventable. Here are some things you can do to reduce your ris...

Over the past 10 or 15 years, uterine cancer cases have steadily increased in the United States. This year alone, an estimated 65,620 women will be diagnosed with this condition. Average age of diag...

The story of COVID-19 in the emergency department is a study in teamwork, tenacity and resourcefulness. We knew very little about the disease when it first emerged. We knew it was a real threat, base...

Everyone is spending more time at home these days, which hopefully means you are getting around to tackling that “to-do list” of projects. And with the warm summer weather, a lot of those...

In 2015, then 69-year-old Willie M. Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer. A simple lumpectomy removed her tumor and a five-year dose of the oral medication, Anastrozole, was prescribed. The retired...