MedStar Health Blog

If you have to go through a painful surgery and lengthy recovery to repair a knee injury, you want to do everything you can to make sure the surgery corrects the problem. The most important thing you...

If you’re invited to have dinner with the family of Reena A. Garg, MD, be ready to talk medicine. Dr. Garg, an attending physician in Ophthalmology at MedStar Washington Hos...

Some people still think of bariatric surgery solely as weight-loss surgery. But the benefits extend far beyond a leaner body. For people with obesity-related diseases, like diabetes, for example, bar...

Social restrictions caused by COVID-19 continue to affect us all, and the senior community is no exception. With a higher risk for infection, our senior population is taking extra precautions to sta...

Traveling by plane, train, or automobile isn’t what it used to be. With so many of us wanting to enjoy the beaches or visit family around the country, we need to be alert about avoiding an unin...

A healthy diet is important for maintaining weight, sleeping well, and fighting off disease, especially during COVID-19. A well-balanced diet can also improve your gut health, minimize your risk ...