A long-term study of adults over 50 shows that the combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss is linked to an 83% higher ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can happen anywhere below the diaphragm. The infrarenal area of the abdomen, just below the kidneys, is one of the most common places to develop an abdominal aneurysm. The ...

Abdominal pain and burping can stem from temporary issues like eating too fast or food sensitivities, but persistent occurrences may indicate underlying conditions. Seek medical advice if burping is ...

When we think about migraines we typically think of strong (and sometimes reoccurring) headaches that seem to strike out of the blue. But not all migraines will present with head pain—some migraines ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It may surprise you to know that what’s bringing about your localized abdominal pain could be dependent ...

What is in the lower right abdomen? Before anything else, it is important to review the body’s anatomy. What are the organs located in the abdomen, and what diseases are often seen in these areas? The ...

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Acute abdominal pain ...

Ovarian cancer often goes undetected for a long time. In seven out of 10 patients, the tumor has already formed secondary ...

An MRI confirmed a complete abdominal ectopic pregnancy and that Lopez's uterus was empty. The baby was sitting in the ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...