MedStar Health Blog

More than 42,000 people received a solid organ transplant in 2022, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. And while a new, healthy organ brings hope for improved health, transplant pa...

Patients are often surprised to learn that dermatologists care for more than just the skin. “Do you do nails, too?” is a common refrain in my practice. Indeed, we also help patients with their finger...

More people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer than any other form of cancer. Fortunately, most skin cancers are easily treated if caught early. That’s why it’s importan...

Burn injuries are one of the leading causes of accidental death and injury in the United States. And while more than 96% of people who suffer burn injuries survive, many will sustain serious, lif...

The holidays often involve lots of time in the kitchen preparing grand feasts for family and friends. With extra people in the kitchen and so much food going into the oven and simmering on the s...

The manufacturer of Banana Boat sunscreen recently recalled three batches of its product after an internal review found trace levels of benzene—a chemical that can cause cancer—in the propellant that...