If you're carrying extra weight, smoke, or have a cough or sneeze that won't go away, you may be at higher risk for a ...

It’s the time of year when indoor and outdoor chores can require some heavy lifting. Whether you’re spring cleaning your house or getting your yard ready for warmer weather, you may be moving ...

There is a reason the doctor asks you to cough at your checkup. By David Dodge Kevin Saunders, 59, was in yoga class the first time he noticed the problem. “We were doing some sort of twisting pose, ...

Your abdominal muscles keep your organs and intestines in place. The protrusion of abdominal organs through a weak spot in the abdominal wall is called a hernia. Ventral hernias involve the front part ...

A hernia is a condition where an unusual bulge forms in one part of the body, accompanied by pain. It is most commonly seen in the abdominal area, but it can also occur in other parts of the body. The ...

In today's busy world, it is easy for health issues to be pushed aside for things such as meeting deadlines and taking care of family responsibilities. One such issue that can be easily neglected is a ...

A hiatal hernia is a common medical condition where a portion of the upper stomach pushes through a hiatus, or opening, in the diaphragm muscle and into the chest. While it’s most common in older ...