Pancreatitis is excruciatingly painful, especially after eating. The pancreas is behind the lower part of the stomach, ...

Rapid weight loss is also associated with a higher risk of gallstones, especially in those who have undergone bariatric surgery, says Dr. Chiang. Recent research has connected the use of GLP-1s for ...

Angina pectoris, often shortened to angina, is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart and most ...

It’s common for smoking to cause chest pain. While not immediately dangerous, it can contribute to overall heart and lung damage the longer you smoke. Smoking is hard on your body and causes a wide ...

Chest pain can indicate an injury to your ribcage, surrounding muscles, or connective tissue. Pulled muscles, fractured ribs, and arthritis are all potential causes. Your musculoskeletal system ...

Chest pain following pull-ups can stem from several causes, some of which are serious and others that should respond to simple care at home. It may indicate a muscle pull or spasm. However, it's not ...

If your chest hurts when you breathe deeply, it might be caused by a serious issue like a heart attack or pneumonia. Seek medical help immediately if chest pain is severe, sudden, or you also have ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Sentara Healthcare is encouraging eligible patients to talk to their providers about being screened. Imagine sitting in a doctor's office and ...

While February is known for Valentine's Day and heart-shaped candies, it's also the same time when American Heart Month is observed, which is used to bring awareness to heart disease. Heart disease is ...

‘Every time I think I’ve got it under control, it throws me another challenge,’ says Jen Pickering, 39, of her unusual health diagnosis. In late 2023, Jen, from Liverpool, felt a sudden pain near her ...