Q: I am an adult woman, and I have an umbilical hernia. I want to decrease the amount of belly fat that I have. What kinds of exercises are safe to do when you have an umbilical hernia? A: A hernia is ...

Sabra Mitchell struggled with both her weight and acid reflux for years. Never did she imagine that taking care of one would help with the other. It wasn’t until the Friendswood resident had a checkup ...

The American Hernia Society Quality Collaborative and Intuitive Surgical, Inc., a surgical robotics company, announced a partnership to enable surgeons to share information about hernia removal ...

Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth ...

It may begin with itching around the groin or anus or abdominal pain which may seem casual, but hernia, if ignored can lead to complications. Surgery, obesity, weak muscles, constipation or birth ...

Dear Doctors: I am an adult woman, and I have an umbilical hernia. I want to decrease my amount of belly fat that I have. What kinds of exercises are safe to do when you have an umbilical hernia? Dear ...