While she was actively in labor, Alexsis Gilles' daughter had her umbilical cord wrapped three times around her neck. Then, ...

Your early life may quietly set the stage for developing Type 1 diabetes, an increasingly common, lifelong condition that can significantly affect daily life. Our team’s research, published in the ...

A hernia happens when part of an internal organ, such as a portion of your stomach or intestines, pushes through muscle or tissue. When this happens, a lump forms under the skin. Hernias develop ...

ABSTRACT: Introduction: This is a common condition in paediatric practice, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Diagnosis is essentially clinical. The aim of the study was to investigate the ...

1 Paediatric Surgery Department, Jeanne Ebori Mother and Child University Hospital Centre, Libreville, Gabon. 2 Department of Surgery and Surgical Specialities, University of Health Sciences, Owendo, ...

The coiled structure of the umbilical cord—the vital link between a baby and its mother during pregnancy—plays an important role in helping to keep babies healthy in the womb, according to new ...

‌An umbilical granuloma is a small red bump of tissue that can form in a newborn’s belly button during the first several weeks after they’re born. Many babies get a granuloma and have no problems.

That noticeable bulge around your belly button might seem harmless at first, but umbilical hernias can develop into serious medical situations requiring surgical intervention. Understanding when this ...

An umbilical hernia is a condition where your internal organs bulge through a gap in your abdominal wall near your belly button. This condition can have both aesthetic and health consequences. In ...

For some moms, an umbilical cord is a reminder of their crowning glory — but why are we suddenly seeing preserved placental parts all over social media? When Megan Kilpatrick, 32, was getting ready to ...