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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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August 02, 2019
“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?" "What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?""I say, I wonder what's going ...
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July 30, 2019
When someone has plastic surgery, whether it’s a cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery, or a hernia repair, one of their first concerns typically is how much pain ...
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July 26, 2019
Every day, I meet with patients who are considering bariatric surgery because the more standard and traditional ways of losing weight simply haven’t worked. Over the years, I’ve talked with plenty of ...
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July 25, 2019
By MedStar Team
Breast cancer treatment has come such a long way in recent years that life expectancy continues to improve, and we are often able to approach treatment like we would a chronic disease. But some women ...
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July 19, 2019
By Jasmeet Singh Bhogal, MD, MBA
If you spend time outside during the summer, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced a sunburn or become dehydrated. Both scenarios can result in health implications, such as skin cancer down the roa...
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July 18, 2019
By Jeffrey Dubin, MD, Chief Medical Officer
We’re no strangers to hot summer days in the District of Columbia. But when the thermometer inches toward and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, we could all use a reminder about the dangers of heat illnes...