MedStar Health Blog

Research underway at MedStar Health Research Institute will empower patients with a new tool to help them decide whether to have radioactive iodine therapy after thyroid cancer surgery.   Thyroi...

Menopause is defined as the last menstrual period, and it’s a normal biological process that every woman who reaches a certain age goes through. But, many women don’t really know what to expect when ...

When a serious unexpected illness or injury strikes, you may wonder whether you should seek treatment at the Emergency Department, visit an urgent care clinic, or schedule a visit with your primary ...

An ongoing study at MedStar Health Research Institute seeks to determine whether an app-based solution can help patients with heart failure stay on the proper dosage of lifesaving medications.  ...

For many people, the 30s are a time when the pursuits of your 20s take a back seat to true adulting: building a family, establishing your career…and noticing that your body might not feel as y...

As people live longer, it’s natural to wonder how long a hip or knee replacement will last. Will a revision eventually be necessary? It’s something every patient considering a joint replacement wants...