MedStar Health Blog

Millions of people across the country experience heartburn, a burning sensation that starts in the chest and radiates up the throat. And while many people deal with the uncomfortable symptom with an ...

Heart disease is the nation’s leading killer of women, and misinformation about heart health contributes to that tragic statistic.  The heart, which is approximately the size of a closed fist,...

If you are undergoing breast cancer treatment, you may need surgery or radiation, which can affect nearby lymph nodes in the armpit. Lymph nodes are responsible for draining lymphatic fluid from the b...

If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, many advanced treatment options offer hope for a cure. Unfortunately, sometimes breast cancer treatment can cause other complications, like lymphedem...

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries. In fact, nearly everyone has rolled their ankle at some point. Fortunately, close to 90 percent of people recover in a few weeks, allowing most peopl...

Weight loss surgery to treat obesity is often misconstrued as a “last resort” for patients who have given up on taking care of themselves. But it’s quite the opposite.  To put the bariatric su...