MedStar Health Blog

While skin cancers can develop all around the body, the head and neck regions are extremely common locations for skin cancer to appear, as they regularly are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation fro...

A bunion is a bony lump that develops on the base of the big toe with the big toe pushing against the second toe. While Bunions affect mostly women—more than one-third of women have them, it is...

The thyroid is a central gland of the endocrine system. It produces hormones that control your metabolism, which is how our body breaks down and processes the energy received from food. A thyroid nod...

Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is important, as it’s a primary risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. Cholesterol levels are made up by what’s...

Lupus erythematosus, or lupus, is an autoimmune disease that can damage practically any part of the body, including the skin, joints, blood cells, and vital organs (heart, kidneys, brain, liver, and ...

Do you enjoy running, biking, swimming, or all three? Maybe you’re a runner looking for a challenge. Why not try a triathlon? Triathlons are events that combine three different sports. Tra...