MedStar Health Blog

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...

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...

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...

This article was written by Sarah Greenwood, Physician assistant at MedStar Health.   Respiratory illnesses often surge in the fall and winter, especially among school-aged children. The hi...

If you have type 2 diabetes, understanding your condition and how to manage it is critical to getting and staying healthy. After all, diabetes is chronic, meaning that you’ll be living with it for th...

New research into the sweetener xylitol raises questions about its impact on heart health. Researchers with Cleveland Clinic recently announced their investigations showed high levels of xylitol coul...