MedStar Health Blog

MedStar Harbor Hospital is pleased to introduce the two newest members of our Behavioral Health team. Jemima Kankam, MD, FAPA is a board-certified psychiatrist and a fellow of the American Psych...

Many of my patients don’t know that, in addition to my medical degree, I also have a master’s degree in English literature. As an English major during my undergraduate studies, I had...

In today’s fast-paced world, we all feel stress from time to time. While some people are good at coping with stress, others let it take over their lives, causing extreme anxiety and potentially harmf...

Who is Dr. Iqbal? The joyful anticipation of childbirth can also be fraught with anxiety, particularly if the pregnancy is considered high-risk, or unexpected problems develop. That’s when mothers and...

Most people barely notice their hearts beating. And that’s natural. But any noticeable change in the heartbeat should be concerning. Heart palpitations can be a sign of a serious condition, but some h...

Washington, D.C., is a city full of runners. You can see it in the number of 5Ks, half marathons and other running events that the area plays host to every year. And you can see it in the number of pe...