MedStar Health Blog

While infants and kids can catch COVID-19, fewer than 5 percent of reported cases in the U.S. occur in children. And, kids that do catch the virus typically demonstrate much milder symptoms than adult...

From his first introduction to cardiology at New York Medical College, Alexander Papolos, MD,knew he had found the specialty that would become his career. Inspired&...

Even though colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in men and women in this country, some people are still hesitant to get screened. Honestly, though, the screening test i...

Whether you’re heading off to vacation or enjoying the long days of summer at home, the warm months are a great opportunity to get outside for some fun. The following summer safety tips can hel...

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...