MedStar Health Blog

If you have a significant smoking history, lung cancer screenings are the best way to monitor for signs of cancer before they appear, often leading to early treatment and even a cure. Some people dela...

This article was written by Brian Thomas Bethea, MD. Research from the Triluminate study of a novel device to repair the tricuspid valve has shown excellent early results, giving physician-scien...

RSV is on the rise, but there’s no need for alarm. While RSV usually doesn’t spike until the middle of winter, there’s several explanations for why young children seem to be catchin...

For many kids, Halloween is a fun celebration filled with creative costumes, an abundance of candy, and spooky decorations. But for kids with allergies or other medical conditions, the holiday can be ...

Scientists from MedStar Health Research Institute and the National Institutes of Health are studying new ways to use MRI to better understand common cardiovascular diseases and improve treatment opti...

In September 2022, the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a draft recommendation that all adults younger than 65 to be screened for anxiety. This unprecedented move is par...