HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — More than five million people in the U.S. suffer from hernias annually, but only about 15% seek medical treatment. Dr. Nik Teppara with Novant Health talks about what ...

Urban life has significantly reduced everyday movement. Work is primarily desk-bound, as we spend hours sitting, and physical activity is limited to the bare minimum. The health impact is often ...

'She trusted me': 911 call played in trial of local man charged in toddler's mauling death The forensic pathologist conducted the autopsy on 3-year-old Kingsley Wright for Hamilton County’s coroner.

An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near where your abdomen meets your thigh. It’s less common in women because this area is smaller in females.

If you're carrying extra weight, smoke, or have a cough or sneeze that won't go away, you may be at higher risk for a condition many people don't think about: A hernia. A decline in smoking in the ...

Hernia is a common yet poorly understood medical disorder which tends to be experienced by people of all ages.A hernia cannot be self-limiting although there are people who are likely to ignore it ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — More than five ...

It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while "taking care of business," but research shows that prolonged toilet time can increase the risk of several health problems ...