Exercise-related hernias are becoming more common due to poor form, overtraining and unsafe home workouts. Heavy lifting, ...

DERBY – Griffin Hospital (130 Division St., Derby) will host a free hernia screening event on Sat., Jan. 10 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m ...

An epigastric hernia is a type of hernia in the epigastric region of the abdominal wall. It’s above the belly button and just below the sternum of your rib cage. Treatment typically includes surgery.

A hernia occurs when a piece of skin or organ tissue (like the intestine) bulges through the outer tissue layer that normally holds the area in. Several different hernia types exist — and some can be ...