St. Joseph’s/Candler is providing a valuable service, offering free hernia screenings to the community at two locations on ...

Laparoscopic surgery is especially beneficial in cases of bilateral hernias (on both sides) or recurrent hernias, offering superior visibility and repair without the need for multiple incisions. Many ...

Hernias are common and most aren’t serious, but complications can occur. A hernia is the abnormal protrusion of an organ or ...

An umbilical hernia is a protrusion of part of the intestine through a weakness in the abdominal wall under the naval. Babies are sometimes born with them, but they can develop in adults, especially ...

A humorous yet scientific study explored the formation of navel fluff, revealing abdominal hair's role in collecting clothing fibers. Over several years, a scientist collected and analyzed his own ...

Ayurveda highlights the belly button, Nabhi, as a vital energy centre. Oiling this point offers profound benefits for body and mind. It strengthens the core, improves digestion, and harmonizes doshas.

Over the last few months, a new skincare regimen has been trending on social media. The suggestions claim that oiling the navel is the way to radiant skin. Based on centuries-old Ayurvedic rituals, ...

Bloating can be super uncomfortable, so some people are willing to try pretty much anything to find relief. One internet-favorite way to debloat is naval pulling, a practice rooted in an ancient ...

When it comes to body parts, the belly button doesn’t usually get much attention. Yet this often-overlooked little spot is a treasure trove of interesting details. Whether you've got an innie or an ...

Social media is filled with posts about castor oil stomach packs and applying drops of castor oil into the belly button, claiming a vast array of health benefits including weight loss and detox. Once ...

Influencers on social media are touting navel oiling to alleviate digestive issues, stress, and pain from menstrual cramps, PCOS, or endometriosis. Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine ...

Hernias can be an unnerving manifestation of the body’s wear and tear, creating a sudden bulge in the groin or abdomen when part of an internal organ or tissue—such as the intestine—pushes through the ...