MedStar Health Blog

Men or women can develop hernias. When they do, an organ or tissue can squeeze through a weak spot in a muscle wall. When surgery is called for, several options are available. A hernia is a weak spot,...

Women often find it embarrassing to talk about pelvic floor disorders—a broad category of issues also called pelvic floor dysfunction. These issues often stem from weakening or injury of t...

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...

Lee Ann Richter, MD, is one of the few urologists in the country with obstetrics and gynecology-based training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. That combination of specializ...

Keeping our feet strong and healthy is an important goal for us all. For people with diabetes, good foot health is even more important. That’s because people with diabetes are at an increased risk for...

A Rare Condition Joel Patton was the quintessential picture of health, boasting a strong body and mind. An IT professional working on his PhD, the 35-year-old was a personal trainer during his off hou...