Kidney stones are hard, solid deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, affecting millions of adults each year. These painful structures develop when urine becomes overly concentrated, allowing substances like calcium, oxalate, uric acid and cystine to crystallize. Over ...

A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot or opening in the muscle or tissue that normally holds it in place. Most hernias happen in the abdominal wall, where soft tissue, fat or part of the intestine bulges through the abdominal muscles. Hernias can ...

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that affects millions of people each year. In the U.S., at least 1.7 million adults and more than 18,000 children develop sepsis annually, and many cases begin before a person ever reaches the hospital. Sepsis can progress quickly, so recognizing ...