A greedy cat was rushed to the vet for lifesaving surgery after eating 50 hair bands that formed a massive lump in her stomach. Paul Spraggett, 44, says he had no idea his 2-year-old cat Berry had ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

Early stage stomach cancer typically doesn’t have specific symptoms. But in later stages, the cancer often presents with symptoms ranging from unintended weight loss to jaundice, and usually with a ...

Q: I recently discovered a lump in the lower part of my abdomen, and a friend suggested it might be a hernia. How can I determine if it's a hernia, and what steps should I take? A: Lumps in the ...

Doctors palpate the abdomen to check certain organs and feel for atypical masses or tenderness. Palpating the abdomen is often part of an abdominal physical examination. A doctor may perform a ...