MedStar Health Blog

If the fiery feeling of heartburn affects you more than twice a week, you may be at risk for more serious health issues. Frequent or long-standing heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux dis...

Every 37 seconds, someone in the United States dies from heart disease. The good news is there are things you can do today to reduce your chances of developing heart disease, and you don’t have...

Most people don't like discussing issues with their bowel movements (BMs) or even thinking about them. But the condition of your fecal matter can reveal a lot about your colorectal and overall health—...

Over the past decade, we’ve made incredible strides in the fight against many types of cancer. But pancreatic cancer is one type that continues to elude a cure. This year, cases are predicted t...

When an African American man or woman visits my cardiology office, I don’t just see another patient in my schedule. I see someone who may need my extra attention. That’s because African A...

Whether your pregnancy was long-awaited or sudden, you probably have a few questions about how you and baby can stay healthy. As an OB/GYN, one of the most common questions I get asked is, &ldqu...