MedStar Health Blog

The problem of obesity continues to grow in the U.S., which means more women are becoming pregnant while they are carrying excess weight. According to data from the March of Dimes, 22.8 percent of wom...

Heart disease is the No.1 cause of death in the U.S.—so plenty of traditional prevention tips exist, ranging from the Mediterranean diet  to exercising regularly. However, a 2019 study pub...

The holidays offer us time with friends and family, and sometimes even vacations from work. But one thing we have noticed over the years is that the holidays and winter months also correspond with in...

Trick-or-treating is one of the most fun times of the year for kids and parents alike. However, one caveat to the fun can be the masses of sugary treats kids have at their fingertips.With childhood ob...

It’s no exaggeration that there’s an obesity epidemic among U.S. teens. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that more than 20 percent of 12 to 19-year-olds are obese. Over time, obesi...

Having a stroke can be a life-changing experience. Nobody wants to go through it twice. Upon recovery, one of the first things we do is try to help patients reduce their risk through education about s...