MedStar Health Blog

If recent headlines have made you think twice about adding strawberries to your child's lunch or ordering a salad at your favorite restaurant, you're not alone. A recent Cyclospora outbreak has put ...

The esophagus and stomach constitute the upper part of the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancers in this region can be quite challenging to treat and often involve a multi-disciplinary team with experienc...

When a child, teenager, or young adult is diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder, families often face complex decisions and challenges that can impact every aspect of their lives. Every parent or ...

Less than a century ago, heart disease was known as a “man’s disease.” As recently as the 1960s even the American Heart Association believed heart disease only affected men. Scienti...

If going to the doctor makes you feel nervous or tense, you aren’t alone. Many patients experience anxiety around medical appointments, and for some, that fear can become strong enough to delay...

This article was written by Billie J. Baldwin, DSW, LCSW-C, LICSW and Amy Ly, MSW, LICSW. As cancer treatment has improved over the last few decades, more people than ever are living longer. Than...