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October 04, 2024
Stiff or aching back? Sharp or piercing pain in your spine? A tingling sensation that shoots down your arms or legs? Back and neck pain comes in a variety of flavors, but all of them can be disruptiv...
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October 10, 2018
By MedStar Team
Teens today seem to experience depression and anxiety more than ever before. While social pressure to make friends and get along with others in school has always played a role in mental health, today’...
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October 09, 2018
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the earliest form of breast cancer. DCIS is confined to the milk ducts of the breast, and it’s often considered “stage zero.” Each year, 51,000 women are diagnosed w...
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October 04, 2018
By MedStar Health Research Institute
At MedStar Health, patient safety is our highest priority. The most effective way to reduce the risk of contracting influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated. Even if you received a vaccination last season...
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October 02, 2018
It’s normal to snore every now and then. But what if you, like millions of Americans, snore regularly night after night? Are you harmlessly sawing logs or could you be suffering from a potentially d...
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October 02, 2018
A mammogram is an imaging test used to screen the breast tissue for breast cancer, which affects about one in eight U.S. women, and potentially catch it early when it’s easier to treat. Unfortunately,...
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October 02, 2018
Most people know that exercise provides many mental and physical health benefits. It helps prevent heart disease and other chronic illnesses, improves mood, reduces stress, improves sleep, and more....