MedStar Health Blog

The 2 Main Types of Non-melanoma Skin CancerMelanoma is the leading cause of death among skin cancer types, so it's understandable that it has become a major focus of the healthcare community. Non-mel...

In the United States, skin cancers are diagnosed annually more than other cancers combined. Most are caused by over-exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, either by way of the sun or through man-made sour...

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! This week, the Midwives of MedStar are celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-August 7. This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding: A key to Sustainable Developm...

CANCER: Knowing Your ABCDEs Can Help You Catch Melanoma Early Checking your skin from head to toe each month can help you spot changes that could be symptoms of skin cancer. When ...

By Leslie A. Whitlinger When Alecia Benjamin was diagnosed with a relatively rare type of blood cancer, multiple myeloma, in 2015, she wasn’t about to gamble with her health. The resident ...