A study by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, in partnership with University College ...

The combination of excess abdominal fat and loss of muscle in older adults increases the risk of death by 83%, according to a study published in Aging Clinical and Experimental Research.

According to reports, Emraan had suffered a severe abdominal tissue tear to his rectus abdominis muscles, or the tissues that ...

The work drew on 12 years of follow up for 5,440 participants aged 50 and over. The researchers focused on a dangerous combination often referred to as sarcopenic obesity, where muscle is lost while ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can happen anywhere below the diaphragm. The infrarenal area of the abdomen, just below the kidneys, is one of the most common places to develop an abdominal aneurysm. The ...

Midabdominal pain is pain that occurs in the middle of the torso. Many conditions can cause it, including Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, gastroenteritis, and small bowel obstruction. Abdominal pains ...

Abdominal abscesses can be life threatening without prompt medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preventing serious complications. An abdominal abscess is a collection of ...