MedStar Health Blog

Being active is important for living a longer, healthier life, yet staying active can be challenging for some people, especially as they get older. For some, physical activity may seem to aggravate a...

Research demonstrates that remote blood pressure monitoring and education programs for expectant and new mothers close care gaps with real-time feedback and intervention.   Developing or ...

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the U.S., and if it’s detected early there are many effective treatments. Yet many men avoid getting screened, both because these tests have a repu...

Two new studies now enrolling participants will examine a new botulinum toxin-based treatment for migraine headaches.   Migraine headaches are debilitating, painful, and unique to each person wh...

The first days and weeks at home following labor and delivery can be a magical and exhausting experience for new mothers. For some, it can be a dangerous time, too. Hypertensive disorders of pregnanc...

Having a trusted relationship with a primary care provider is key to achieving and sustaining good health. But finding an available appointment on a day and time that is convenient for you can be cha...