MedStar Health Blog

For many kids, Halloween is a fun celebration filled with creative costumes, an abundance of candy, and spooky decorations. But for kids with allergies or other medical conditions, the holiday can be ...

In September 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a consumer update, warning about the dangers of social media challenges involving medicines—specifically a TikTok challenge in wh...

Chronic diseases affect nearly sixty percent of adults in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood press...

This blog was written by Asli McCullers, Health Equity Research Associate at MedStar Health. Findings by MedStar Health Research Institute suggest the stress of the pandemic and daily experiences of r...

The ultraviolet (UV) index is highest in spring and summer, so the risk of sun-related damage is highest this time of year. And aside from the short- and long-term dangers of sun exposure, the heat t...

It’s still summer, and we have a few more weeks to soak up the sun and the outdoors before the weather cools down. But summer adventures aren’t without some risks, from damage and injurie...