MedStar Health Blog

This article was written by Karey M. Sutton, Ph.D.   New research shows mothers/birthing individuals are at risk of maternal harm regardless of racial or ethnic background, and despite their tra...

More than half of the 500,000 individuals who die each year from a heart attack are women. Unfortunately, heart conditions are often stereotyped as a primarily male health concern, and symptoms of he...

This article was written by Wendy Post, DNP, MSN, RN.    New research helps shed light on how racism influences fatal and near-death birthing experiences in five inner-city hospitals. ...

Many people are familiar with typical menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep problems. However, in the years leading up to your last menstrual cycle, it’s not uncommon to experienc...

Menopause is defined as the last menstrual period, and it’s a normal biological process that every woman who reaches a certain age goes through. But, many women don’t really know what to expect when ...

A 2022 study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has found a possible association between frequent use of chemical hair straightening products and developing uterine cancer.&nbs...