MedStar Health Blog

The problem of obesity continues to grow in the U.S., which means more women are becoming pregnant while they are carrying excess weight. According to data from the March of Dimes, 22.8 percent of wom...

Heart disease is the No.1 cause of death in the U.S.—so plenty of traditional prevention tips exist, ranging from the Mediterranean diet  to exercising regularly. However, a 2019 study pub...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in the United States. According to 2018 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...

Relaxing is an important part of life—even for the heart. When the heart has trouble relaxing between beats, the left chamber (left ventricle) can’t completely refill with blood. This res...

While there’s no one magic food that can completely protect you against cancer, research suggests that there are certain foods that, when included in your diet, can lower your risk of developing cance...

Many parents are cautious to protect their children against seasonal illnesses, such as colds and the flu. However, a lesser-known viral infection called hand, foot, and mouth disease, is also promine...