A hernia develops when an organ or tissue pushes through a weakened layer of nearby muscle or tissue. Hernia symptoms typically include a bulge and pain or pressure in the affected area.

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Abby McCoy is an experienced registered nurse who has worked with adults and pediatric patients encompassing trauma, orthopedics, home care, transplant, and case management. She is a married ...

There are so many changes that can happen to your body during menopause that it’s easy to overlook one that can make a huge impact on your quality of life: how easy and pleasurable it is to have ...