MedStar Health Blog

Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell found inside bone marrow. These specialized cells produce antibodies that defend the body from infection. When plasma cells grow out of control, they cause...

When something horrible happens, feeling sad, worried, or angry is a natural response. Disasters and tragedies can be distressing for victims, first-responders, and people watching news and social me...

This article was written by Hellina Birru, MD, Michelle Deville, RN, and Heather Fitzhugh-Boehm, RN. Two MedStar Health teams come together to bring research opportunities to patients at home, expa...

Many factors influence a person’s risk for developing cancer. Some factors you can’t control, such as your age and family history. But there are others you can control, like whether or not you smoke ...

A recent study from the American Cancer Society shows that 17 of 34 types of cancer have been on the rise among young people over the last 20 years. Of the 23 million cases studied, researchers ident...

In the U.S., heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, claiming more lives than all types of cancers combined. Cardiovascular disease is responsible for of one in three deaths among wo...