MedStar Health Blog

The end of a woman’s childbearing years, usually between ages 45 and 55, can come with a lot of change. Your body weight can shift. You may have trouble sleeping even though you’re tired. Hot flashes...

It’s a common experience for anyone with a smartphone: You notice a sudden, unusual health symptom and, within moments, you’re punching phrases into a search bar.  Whether you&rsqu...

A study by the Department of Emergency Medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and others validates an AI-based tool that analyzes an mRNA signature to improve the specificity of sepsis diagn...

This article was written by Harsh Thakkar, Community Outreach Manager, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital.  When I was 20, I sustained a spinal cord injury. At the time, it felt like my ...

In the movies, fainting can be a dramatic swoon and an important plot point. In real life, the consequences can be much more serious, including injury, trauma, and a trip to the emergency room. For...

One in five Americans has a sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and they most frequently affect young adults between 20 and 34. Although...