MedStar Health Blog

When it comes to the aorta—the main artery that takes blood away from the heart to the rest of the body—any condition is challenging. But when the weakened area, tear, or degeneration of the aorta oc...

No matter how many greens you eat or hours of sleep and exercise you get, you can’t stop the aging process—and aging is the No. 1 driver of atrial fibrillation (AFib), which increases the risk of str...

A former patient of mine had psoriasis symptoms that were so severe they couldn’t work or drive due to thick, painful plaques on their hands. I prescribed a biologic therapy—a medication that targets...

For years, the main goal of prostate cancer surgery was to get rid of the cancer, potentially adding years of life. But advances in prostate cancer screening and treatment have led to radical shifts ...

Ovarian cancer rates have declined in recent decades, but in the United States this year over 21,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and nearly 14,000 women will die from it. ...

Varicose veins are more than a cosmetic issue. They can signify a more serious problem such as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)—when veins in the legs become weak and stop working properly.&n...