MedStar Health Blog

Having a trusted relationship with a primary care provider is key to achieving and sustaining good health. But finding an available appointment on a day and time that is convenient for you can be cha...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that manifests in higher levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and attentiveness than what is otherwise considered typica...

People are living longer across the globe. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 6 people will be 60 or older by 2030. With age comes wisdom, confidence and, sometimes, constipat...

“Cold season” means more than a bitter breeze. Chilly weather is a prime time to catch a cold. From minor sniffles to major sickness, occurrences of these respiratory illnesses rise as te...

This article was written from an interview with Dr. Rachel Scott, MD, MPH.   In 2021, 36,136 people in the U.S. were diagnosed with HIV. While that annual number declined 12% between 2017 and 20...

Primary care is an important part of everyone’s health care, no matter your age or health. Primary care providers (PCP) like me see a wide variety of patients, serving as their home base for health c...