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October 20, 2023/Digestive

Can Heavy Lifting and Exercise Cause a Hernia?

We can’t predict who’ll develop a hernia, but the benefits of being active far outweigh the risk

Hernia presenting from the intestines breaching the muscular wall of the stomach showed via a diagram on a person's body.

August 16, 2023/Digestive

Can a Hernia Heal Itself Without Surgery?

Hernias don’t go away on their own, but they don’t always require surgery either

Person eating banana after exercising while sitting cross-legged on floor mat with towel around neck.

June 8, 2023/Digestive

Why Do I Get Hunger Pangs?

Hunger is the obvious cause, but food quality, and lack of protein and water are also key

doctor conducting an ultrasound on a knee joint

May 4, 2023/Primary Care

Two Sides of the Same Imaging Test: Ultrasound vs. Sonogram

One medical test, two different parts

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Person eating spicy food and getting indigestion.

March 13, 2023/Nutrition

The Health Risks of Eating Extremely Spicy Foods

While they don’t cause ulcers, super spicy foods can land you in the emergency room

Woman in pajamas sitting on side of bed suffering from abdominal pain.

February 10, 2023/Digestive

Abdominal Adhesions: 5 Things To Know

They’re a normal, common side effect of abdominal surgery

Woman discusses options of care with her doctor at her appointment.

January 4, 2023/Women's Health

Endo Belly: What It Is and How To Get Rid of It

A painful, swollen abdomen from endometriosis may be managed with dietary changes

April 16, 2020/Children's Health

Is It Bad If My Child Swallows Popcorn Kernels?

A digestive disease expert explains

May 30, 2019/Women's Health

Here’s Why Women Are More Likely to Have Chronic Pain

Research shows that the pain experience differs for women and men

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