MedStar Health Blog

As we age, most of us would prefer to remain independent in the comfort of our familiar home, if given the option. But, aging adults are more vulnerable to injury and illness. This is why loved ones ...

As a gynecologic surgeon, one of the best parts of my job is getting this joyful email from patients who’d had reproductive concerns: “We’re pregnant!” So, when Shayna Frost,...

Did you know that most Olympic hopefuls begin intense training in their sport before their tenth birthday? After years of unrelenting pressure and stress related to athletic performance, it shoul...

The Delta variant is the fourth known mutation of the COVID-19 virus. Like any mutated virus or bacteria, each strain of the COVID-19 virus behaves a little differently than the others. While dat...

Women today face many contradictions about how to handle their personal health, especially when it comes to common—but not normal—pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and urinary ...

Whether it’s the first day of summer or the end of a weekend beach getaway, nearly everyone has experienced the painful discoloration of a sunburn. But far fewer people know when, “Whoops...