MedStar Health Blog

MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s rectal cancer program has been reaccredited by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).  Med...

When something horrible happens, feeling sad, worried, or angry is a natural response. Disasters and tragedies can be distressing for victims, first-responders, and people watching news and social me...

In the U.S., heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, claiming more lives than all types of cancers combined. Cardiovascular disease is responsible for of one in three deaths among wo...

The heart’s chambers and valves work together to help pump oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. But for about 2.5% of people in the U.S., valvular heart disease can interrupt this balance and...

For many patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), medications or a device such as a biventricular pacemaker can help relieve symptoms and extend life. Yet for some patients...

Parenting may be the hardest job you’ll ever love, and a new advisory by the U.S. Surgeon General confirms: Parents in the U.S. are under a consistently high level of stress that can impact their men...