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.

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

Abdominal pain and burping can stem from temporary issues like eating too fast or food sensitivities, but persistent occurrences may indicate underlying conditions. Seek medical advice if burping is ...

An abscess is a pocket of inflamed tissue filled with pus. Abscesses can form anywhere on the body (both inside and outside). They’re most commonly found on the surface of the skin. An abdominal ...

Sit-ups and crunches both target your core muscles, but work differently. You can use both exercises to build strength, endurance, and control.

Abdominal distension is a manifestation of functional gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and is characterized by an increase in abdominal pressure together with a ...

Abdominal pain refers to discomfort or other uncomfortable sensations that you feel in your belly area. Just about everybody, at one time or another, will get a bellyache. Most causes of abdominal ...

What is in the lower right abdomen? Before anything else, it is important to review the body’s anatomy. What are the organs located in the abdomen, and what diseases are often seen in these areas? The ...

A 37-year-old woman went to the emergency department after 10 days of abdominal pain, and she eventually left a tertiary care hospital with her baby -- which had grown in her abdomen. "Ultrasonography ...