MedStar Health Blog

Some of the world’s best female lacrosse players recently battled for the title of World Champion at the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship, hosted this year at Towson University. Women ...

At the recent American Psychiatric Association meeting I attended in New Orleans, the topic of loneliness permeated nearly every discussion. Attendees talked about anger with how the pandemic has pla...

Most people know that chest pain is a sign of a heart attack and a reason to quickly dial 911. Fewer men and women know that a fast response is just as critical if you have any signs of a stroke.&nbs...

When burning, stabbing, or shooting joint pain keeps you up at night or prevents you from doing the activities you love, nerve pain around the joint may be to blame. Orthopedic sports injuries and ch...

Millions of people across the country experience heartburn, a burning sensation that starts in the chest and radiates up the throat. And while many people deal with the uncomfortable symptom with an ...

While inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition, it is treatable. With a treatment plan that is personalized to your physical and mental health needs, you can control this condition and...