MedStar Health Blog

The esophagus and stomach constitute the upper part of the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancers in this region can be quite challenging to treat and often involve a multi-disciplinary team with experienc...

When a child, teenager, or young adult is diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder, families often face complex decisions and challenges that can impact every aspect of their lives. Every parent or ...

Less than a century ago, heart disease was known as a “man’s disease.” As recently as the 1960s even the American Heart Association believed heart disease only affected men. Scientists thought estrog...

If going to the doctor makes you feel nervous or tense, you aren’t alone. Many patients experience anxiety around medical appointments, and for some, that fear can become strong enough to delay...

This article was written by Billie J. Baldwin, DSW, LCSW-C, LICSW and Amy Ly, MSW, LICSW. As cancer treatment has improved over the last few decades, more people than ever are living longer. Than...

As a physician, I frequently speak with men who have questions about changes in their health but aren’t sure what's causing them. Erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and adult acne are among the m...