MedStar Health Blog

Diarrhea is a menace in the form of hard-to-control bowel movements and loose, watery stools three or more times per day—quite the hassle when you’re at work, traveling, or doing everyday activities. ...

“You’re trying to steal me!” “Don’t put me in that oven!” These are actual comments we’ve heard in the intensive care unit (ICU) from patients who were admitted after an accident, stroke or other tra...

The pituitary gland is a tiny organ, only about the size of a pea, located at the base of your brain. I think of the pituitary gland like the conductor of a mighty orchestra. As part of the endocrine ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a well-known condition in America. We regularly check it during doctor’s visits and see blood pressure monitors in many of the stores we visit every day. Howev...

Hip and knee replacements have played an important part in the treatment of arthritis and other painful joint conditions for decades. However, recovery from surgery and subsequent inflammation can be ...

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. But many patients don’t realize that high blood pressure (hypertension) also can increase the risk of ischemic strokes. This type of strok...