MedStar Health Blog

One-fourth of the bones in our body are in our feet. These bones, combined with numerous joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, work together to support the body’s weight, maintain balanc...

Many of my patients don’t know that, in addition to my medical degree, I also have a master’s degree in English literature. As an English major during my undergraduate studies, I had...

Most people know they’re at increased risk for certain health conditions as they age: heart disease, stroke, cancer, arthritis, etc. But there’s a risk you may not be aware of: epilepsy. Epilepsy tend...

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are one of the most common problems doctors see in women. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 40 to 60 percent of wome...

The Georgetown University Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) has announced the 2017-2018 class of CERSI Scholars. The 10 scholars are early career investigators who are ...

As more people survive and live longer with heart disease, adult children are increasingly becoming involved in their parent’s health care. They support their parents in making diet and lifestyle chan...