MedStar Health Blog

A new study by MedStar Health Research Institute investigates a novel new wound dressing for early-stage diabetes-related foot ulcers, which could change the standard of care for millions of people in...

Lower back pain is a common and costly problem that will affect 8 in 10 people in their lifetime. Globally, around 577 million people have lower back pain—including lost wages and productivity,...

Heart disease remains the number one killer of U.S. adults, and the number of young women having heart attacks—sometimes without realizing it—is increasing at an alarming rate. Accordin...

Some of the world’s best female lacrosse players recently battled for the title of World Champion at the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship, hosted this year at Towson University. Women from over 30...

At the recent American Psychiatric Association meeting I attended in New Orleans, the topic of loneliness permeated nearly every discussion. Attendees talked about anger with how the pandemic has pla...

Most people know that chest pain is a sign of a heart attack and a reason to quickly dial 911. Fewer men and women know that a fast response is just as critical if you have any signs of a stroke.&nbs...