Ascites (pronounced aye-site-eez) is the medical name for a build up of fluid in the tummy (abdomen). If the ascites is caused by cancer it can also be called malignant ascites. Unfortunately having ...

When a bee approaches, the usual reaction is to run, scream, or panic. But a group of researchers decided to do the opposite: observe them closely. Thanks to their patience, they made an unexpected ...

"Cortisol belly" is a popular term used to describe weight gain mostly around your belly area, or abdomen. Sometimes it's called "hormonal belly." It’s not a medical term or diagnosis, but it could be ...

Various conditions can cause pain in the abdomen and back. These include menstrual pain, endometriosis, kidney stones, and pancreatitis. More serious causes include a kidney infection or appendicitis.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It may surprise you to know that what’s bringing about your localized abdominal pain could be dependent ...

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

Siemens Healthineers is rolling out artificial intelligence programs through its ultrasound platforms that automatically recognize, label and measure organs during an abdominal scan. In what the ...

Abdominal weight gain in women is commonly influenced by hormonal changes like menopause-related estrogen decline and stress-induced cortisol levels. Lifestyle factors such as poor diet and lack of ...

Anne Harding is a health and science writer with experience covering topics in psychology, neuroscience, nutrition, and ecology. Her work has appeared in CNN.com, Time.com, Everyday Health, Reuters ...

This article presents a systematic approach to assessing and examining a patient presenting with abdominal symptoms to allow you to give a working diagnosis and guide clinical management. This ...

Most ectopic pregnancies, in which a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, take place in a fallopian tube, but in a rare case, a woman experienced one in her abdomen. When you purchase through ...

Bloating and ascites can both cause swelling and discomfort in your abdomen. Bloating is more common and usually goes away within hours to days. Ascites is more likely to be a sign of a serious ...