An elderly woman's x-ray revealed the bizarre treatment she received decades earlier to treat the world's deadliest disease, ...

Stomach ulcers—along with those of the upper intestine—affect between 5–10 percent of Americans at some point in their lives.

Discover causes of right-side rib pain like injuries, gallbladder issues, or liver disease, and learn when to seek help. Explore treatment options for relief.

The gallbladder plays a role in digestion by secreting bile to help digest fats after meals. Problems with the gallbladder are often related to gallstones. They can cause biliary colic (gallbladder ...

Pain is always disconcerting regardless of where it occurs, but it can be especially worrisome if it emanates from the left side of the body, where vital organs like the heart are located. The good ...

1 Department of General Surgery, Pudong New District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China. 2 Department of ...

Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall BMI (body mass index), ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

"My stomach hurts." It's one of the most common complaints from school-aged children and young teens. Occasional stomach pain in kids is normal, but when it happens often, it's important to know the ...

Tomatoes are a popular and versatile fruit (yes, fruit!) packed with nutrients like vitamin C and antioxidants. However, for some people, tomatoes and related foods, such as tomato soup or sauce, can ...