MedStar Health Blog

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited heart condition in the world, affecting approximately 1 in 500 people. It causes parts of the heart to thicken, which can make it more d...

Many people are familiar with typical menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep problems. However, in the years leading up to your last menstrual cycle, it’s not uncommon to experienc...

Brain cancer is a serious but rare type of cancer that can begin in the brain or spread to the brain from other parts of the body, like the breast or lungs. It’s also possible to develop brain ...

Menopause is defined as the last menstrual period, and it’s a normal biological process that every woman who reaches a certain age goes through. But, many women don’t really know what to expect when ...

When a serious unexpected illness or injury strikes, you may wonder whether you should seek treatment at the Emergency Department, visit an urgent care clinic, or schedule a visit with your primary ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may be overwhelmed with emotions, information, and treatment decisions. You may have met multiple breast cancer specialists at different times and in ...