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Umbilical Hernias are commonly encountered defects in children of a young age. In 90% of cases, the tell-tale sign of an umbilical hernia is the presence of a protrusion through the navel ring. What is it, and how can it be fixed?

Do you find yourself in unhealthy relationships time and time again — and do you realize that your last relationship was essentially the same as those that came before? You might just be addicted to bad relationships. Here's how to stop it.

Antibiotic resistance is a serious problem for healthcare system. Some bacterial infections persist even when the bacterial species are sensitive to antibiotics. Understanding how this happens will help to develop new effective drugs.

The common cold and the flu are two different illnesses that cause similar symptoms. Would you like to know the difference? Here are some facts about each one that can help you define whether you've got the flu or just a harmless cold.

Current guidelines recommend bariatric surgery as a last resort for treating severe and morbidly obese patients, when all other modes of therapy fail. Health experts are now advocating the use of weight-loss surgery as a strong option instead.

The United States consistently lags behind all other developed nations in life expectancy. The MacArthur Foundation, however, believes it has identified simple ways that Americans can expect to live to be 100 years old in the twenty-first century.

Lower in carbohydrate than Atkins and up to 90% fat, ketogenic diets have been used for over 30 years to treat seizure disorders. Modified ketogenic diets, however, are also being used for weight loss, for controlling migraines, and for diseases of aging.

Being the strongest guy or girl in your gym is one thing, but stepping up onto a platform, in a room full of fellow competitors, strength enthusiasts and spectators is an entirely different ball game. Here’s how to make your foray into powerlifting.

Vitamin C is an essential component in our body and helps our immune and antioxidant system to keep us away from disease. Recently, it has been suggested it could potentially help in cancer treatment. Here are some facts about vitamin C's new talent.

Sprinting is obviously great training for running fast. But it's also great training for throwing fast, lifting fast and just generally being fast. Build sprints into your training for an overall athletic boost.