Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Digestive problems like constipation, acid reflux, and bloating ...

Stomach pain should not be ignored as it may indicate serious health issues. Pain on the right side could be due to ...

To discuss the growing challenge of surgery in the rapidly enlarging geriatric population, the American College of Surgeons together with The American Geriatrics Society sponsored a half-day session ...

A new study reveals that abdominal CT scans play a significant role in diagnosing sarcopenia, a potentially reversible muscle-wasting condition that affects millions of older adults. Sarcopenia is ...

Today, the primary care physician, emergency department physician, or advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) is often the first clinician to evaluate a patient with ...

The left lateral decubitus position with the patient's knees pulled up is usually the most comfortable and modesty-preserving positioning for an elderly person. Sometimes previous spinal injury limits ...

That nagging discomfort in your abdomen might not be what you think. While you’re blaming last night’s spicy dinner or monthly cramps, your body could actually be sending signals about something ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? You’ve got your intestines—both small and large—as well as your ureters, the ...