MedStar Health Blog

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a global guideline about non-sugar sweeteners in May 2023 that has left a sour taste in some mouths.  WHO said evidence shows that sweeteners, like...

Summer fun unfortunately brings an increase in hand and arm trauma due to seasonal outdoor activities. Aside from fractures and sprains due to sports accidents, trauma from the lawn mower and burns f...

This article was updated 5/1/2024.    Glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications for diabetes and weight management have become very popular lately, due in part to cele...

End-of-life care is often misunderstood, causing many people who would benefit from the Medicare-covered services to delay seeking hospice care. Contrary to the stigma associated with hospice, choosi...

A qualitative study recently published in PLOS ONE examined how health clinics serving women of reproductive age and young children screen for social risk factors, refer patients to community organiz...

Spring is right around the corner, and we’re all eager to get outside and enjoy the longer, warmer days. But for many children, this time of year brings on seasonal allergies which can lead to cold-l...