MedStar Health Blog

About 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in men. About 70% of prostate cancers are diagnosed early, before the cancer spreads, when it is easi...

What we eat is a powerful part of health. Yet, busy schedules and competing interests can sometimes leave little time for cooking at home, ultimately causing healthier culinary choices to take a back...

Singer Billy Joel has cancelled his 2025 planned concerts, announcing he’s been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare brain disorder. Frequently mistaken for Alzheimer&rsqu...

While the exact function of the appendix remains unclear, some studies suggest it may play a role in gut immunity or in maintaining healthy gut bacteria. However, it is often referred to as a 'vestig...

Learning you have an uncommon type of cancer, such as a sarcoma, can create a lot of questions: How are sarcomas diagnosed? What are the treatment options? Will I lose my arm or leg? Our collaborativ...

When the heart’s aortic valve doesn’t work properly, the heart has a more difficult time pumping blood, sapping patients of their youthful vitality.  The aortic valve controls bloo...