The parents of a baby who was placed on life support the moment she was born are preparing for the Christmas they feared she ...

Ah, Christmas goodies! And holiday dinners! So much of families’ traditions come from eating certain foods, usually sweet, or ...

Denmark: A new nationwide study published in JAMA Surgery has identified an optimal mesh weight range that may significantly reduce the risk of reoperation for recurrence after laparoscopic inguinal ...

Chest tightness can be caused by several conditions, including heart, muscle, or lung issues. Coronary artery disease can cause chest tightness and may lead to heart attacks. Mitral valve prolapse is ...

A hiatal hernia is an enlarged opening in your diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that contracts when you breathe. Organs in your belly push through this opening and into your chest. There are two main ...

Although it’s not fully clear why you get a Schatzki ring, there are a few theories. One cause might be gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This is an ongoing condition where stomach acid and ...

Pectus carinatum, commonly referred to as “pigeon chest,” is a chest wall malformation in which the sternum and ribs push in an outward direction. It occurs when cartilage, the bones of the sternum ...

Suki Waterhouse recently said that she got a hernia from wearing tight pants. This is far from the only surprising way people can develop a hernia. The health issue needs to be corrected with surgery.

Background: Upside-down stomach (UDS) is characterized by herniation of the entire stomach or most gastric portions into the posterior mediastinum. Symptoms may vary heavily as they are related to ...

A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. Hernias can occur in the abdomen, upper thigh and groin areas. Inguinal hernia, ...

That noticeable bulge around your belly button might seem harmless at first, but umbilical hernias can develop into serious medical situations requiring surgical intervention. Understanding when this ...