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November 26, 2025Since 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...
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December 23, 2020
By Lauren Maragh, MD, Internal Medicine Physician, MedStar Health
The cold, flu, and COVID-19 are all contagious viruses that can be spread through the air. And, because they share many of the same symptoms, it can be hard to tell which one you have when you’re...
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December 16, 2020
Eating healthy is one of the best things you can do for your health. In fact, consuming a healthy diet that prioritizes fruits, vegetables, and whole foods can reduce your risk of conditions like...
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December 08, 2020By Arul M. Thomas, MD, Transplant Hepatology
The liver isn’t just the largest internal organ, it’s among the most important. You can’t live without it. About the size of a football, it’s located in the upper right part of the abdomen and pr...
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November 13, 2020
Distance learning can be hard for any student, but kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) face additional challenges that can make virtual sch...
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October 30, 2020
By Natasha Durant, PhD, Pain Psychologist at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
According to the Academy of Pain Management, chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. In fact, pain is the most common reason that people see a physician....
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October 14, 2020
By Dr. Howard Bassel, Urgent Care and Family Medicine Physician, MedStar Health
While COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms, there is one distinct difference—we have an effective vaccine to lower your risk of getting the flu. Now, more than ever, it’s critical t...

