EVERYONE has bloating, stomach pain or indigestion now and again – but these vague symptoms can be a serious sign of cancer.

Excess abdominal fat is associated with widespread chronic pain, particularly in women, finds the first study of its kind, published in the open access journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

She explained, “It is necessary to use sanitary napkins during menstruation. Using dirty or wet napkins is harmful.

I went to A&E with horrific abdominal pain – then doctors found a 2kg tumour’ - Natasha Reynolds told her symptoms were likely down to endometriosis or irritable bowel syndrome – then doctors found a ...

A woman, 24, found out she had ovarian cancer after her stomach pain got so bad she went to the ER. Doctors arranged for an ultrasound scan, which found two tumors on Chloe Etheridge's ovaries.

The increase is particularly worrisome because the disease is often more virulent in women under 55. “These tumors are more advanced at diagnosis, and they’re more aggressive.” A frontal body scan ...

Pause a minute to take stock of your symptoms: Right side abdominal pain can be vague, and the specifics will help you find the right diagnosis, says Mia Finkelston, MD, a family doctor in Leonardtown ...

Medical bias is an unfortunate reality in healthcare. In one study published by the National Library of Medicine, researchers found that of the nearly 1,000 emergency room visits investigated, women ...

Dr London said women's heart attack symptoms may be more subtle – they may show symptoms that are often attributed to other ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...