MedStar Health Blog

September is Sepsis Awareness Month—an important time to learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition. Sepsis happens when the body has a severe response to an infection, p...

There are more than a million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) acquired everyday, according to the World Health Organization. Yet talking about STIs can be a sensitive or taboo topic for many. ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is common. About one out of every 20 people in the U.S. over the age of 50 has this condition, which reduces blood flow to the limbs, usually the legs. Yet, there are ...

If you’ve been feeling bloated, tired, or dealing with an upset stomach after eating foods like bread or pasta, you might have started to wonder, “Could it be gluten?” For many peop...

This article was written by Bonnie Carney, PhD. Our study, published in the Journal of Burn Care & Research, underscores the need to integrate mental health care and physical recovery for patie...

As a primary care physician, one of the most meaningful aspects of my role is helping patients stay healthy, not just treating illness when it arises. Preventive care, including regular screenings an...