MedStar Health Blog

It’s a common experience for anyone with a smartphone: You notice a sudden, unusual health symptom and, within moments, you’re punching phrases into a search bar.  Whether you&rsqu...

Managing or preventing chronic conditions such as diabetes, pre-diabetes, or heart disease  can feel overwhelming. But there’s a path to better health—one that helps you build health...

Since vaccination for smallpox was developed in 1796, the life-saving science of immunization has helped stop the spread of many serious illnesses. Once-common viruses like polio are rare today becau...

Between work, school, errands, and everything else life throws your way, staying healthy can sometimes feel like just one more thing on an already packed to-do list. But for busy professionals and fa...

As a primary care physician, one of the most meaningful aspects of my role is helping patients stay healthy, not just treating illness when it arises. Preventive care, including regular screenings an...

 This article was written by Sarah Greenwood, Physician assistant at MedStar Health. It might seem like nearly the whole country experienced flu symptoms at some point this winter. However, ...