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June 11, 2025
You might be used to thinking of bacteria as bad, but your gastrointestinal tract is actually home to trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that aid in digestion, support your immune...
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January 29, 2025
By MedStar Team
When the New Year rolls around, many people often set ambitious goals to transform themselves over the next twelve months. Unfortunately, many New Year's resolutions fizzle out before the end of Janu...
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January 22, 2025
By MedStar Team
As we welcome the new year, it's the perfect time to hit the reset button and elevate your running game. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just lacing up your shoes for the first time, 2025 o...
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January 17, 2025
By Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, MD
Parenting may be the hardest job you’ll ever love, and a new advisory by the U.S. Surgeon General confirms: Parents in the U.S. are under a consistently high level of stress that can impact their men...
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January 03, 2025
When the influenza virus invades the body, the immune system responds with inflammation. Some of the flu’s classic symptoms, like fever, are a result of this response. For people with controlled mult...
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December 18, 2024
While gathering to celebrate with family and friends, many of us overindulge, leading to heartburn, acid reflux, and bloating. But when these symptoms occur regularly despite normal eating habits, yo...
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November 20, 2024
By MedStar Team
This article was written by Sarah Greenwood, Physician assistant at MedStar Health. Respiratory illnesses are surging across the country, especially among school-aged children. The highes...