MedStar Health Blog

Since vaccination for smallpox was developed in 1796, the life-saving science of immunization has helped stop the spread of many serious illnesses. Once-common viruses like polio are rare today becau...

Between work, school, errands, and everything else life throws your way, staying healthy can sometimes feel like just one more thing on an already packed to-do list. But for busy professionals and fa...

September is Sepsis Awareness Month—an important time to learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition. Sepsis happens when the body has a severe response to an infection, p...

As a primary care physician, one of the most meaningful aspects of my role is helping patients stay healthy, not just treating illness when it arises. Preventive care, including regular screenings an...

What we eat is a powerful part of health. Yet, busy schedules and competing interests can sometimes leave little time for cooking at home, ultimately causing healthier culinary choices to take a back...

You might be used to thinking of bacteria as bad, but your gastrointestinal tract is actually home to trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that aid in digestion, support your immune...