After being transferred to Newcastle’s Great North Children’s Hospital, a further scan revealed Lauren had a tumour in her brain, and one at the top, middle and bottom of her spine, which were ...

Indeed, whether your ear problems appear suddenly or worsen over time, they are worth paying attention to—experts say they ...

A survivor is sharing the colorectal cancer symptoms she missed in the hopes of helping others. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with colorectal cancer, which occurs when cells in the ...

Back pain is common, but sometimes it may signal a slipped disc rather than simple muscle strain. Experts explain that while regular back pain often improves with rest, a slipped disc may cause sharp, ...

No spine is perfectly straight, but people with scoliosis have more significant curvature than people without scoliosis, often more than 10 degrees out of alignment. These curves are called S-curves ...

Even a short-term course of treatment provided lasting relief for some. A new treatment called cognitive functional therapy, or CFT, may provide long-lasting relief for people with chronic lower back ...

Muscle injuries, nerve pain, and kidney inflammation can all cause lower left back pain. Learn about these causes and more.

Lower back pain is the most common diagnosis seen by physical therapists. Most cases will resolve in less than two weeks with little to no treatment, but back pain that is sharp, shooting or radiating ...

Movement can be an effective treatment for back pain. Try these beginner-friendly poses to get started. Movement can be an effective treatment for back pain. Try these beginner-friendly poses to get ...

Acid reflux, or the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus (feeding tube), can cause radiating back pain, especially between the shoulder blades and across the upper back. This is mainly due ...

In adults with irritable bowel syndrome, gut-directed hypnotherapy significantly alleviated abdominal pain and reduced overall symptom burden, especially at higher treatment volumes. Gut-directed ...