MedStar Health Blog

When you think of summer, images of swimming, camping and barbecues with friends and family probably spring to mind. But while you’re out having fun in the sun, it’s important to remember you need to ...

As the weather gets warmer, getting back in shape can be easier with lots of fun outdoor activities from which to choose—whether walking, biking, swimming, or golf. Many common summer ‘chores’ also c...

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 ...

As seen in this Good Health article, gardening is a great activity to help you burn calories, and there are plenty of local community gardens from which to choose. To find out which gardens are...

Baby Boomers at Risk for this Silent Disease Most people who have hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver, have no symptoms until the disease has caused significant liver damage. That’s why it’s i...

By Brendan Furlong, MD, Chief of Service, Emergency Department, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital The statistics are staggering: More than three-quarters of a million people in the United States...