Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a very rare type of cancer. It usually begins in your appendix as a small growth, called a polyp. This is different to polyps that cause bowel cancer and is called a ...

Lung Investigation Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham B15 2TH, UK Correspondence to: Professor R A Stockley Lung Investigation Unit, Nuffield House, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham B15 ...

If bacteria or other pathogens enter a wound, an infection can occur. Symptoms or signs of wound infection include increasing pain, swelling, and redness. More severe infections may cause nausea ...

The GI tract is a complex group of organs, each of which helps your body digest and absorb food. Your upper GI tract includes your esophagus, stomach, and the first section of your small intestine ...

Appendicitis occurs when your appendix becomes inflamed, likely due to a blockage. It can cause symptoms like cramping or intense abdominal pain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics followed ...

Torn between baby names for your little girl? Add the letter "U" to your pile — and plan to get creative. “‘U’ is a perennially ultra-rare letter, so there are almost no traditional ...

Courtney Southwick is a writer focusing on health, nutrition, and disease. She has been blogging for the past two years at CourtneySouthwick.com. She writes blogs and articles for online ...

A body has been found near Dover in the search for a Kent Amazon worker who was reported missing more than two weeks ago. Upale Kaloshi, 21, was first reported missing on Sunday, May 21. Concerns grew ...

Kent Police have been investigating the disappearance. Upale's sister says a private investigator discovered a body. Upale Kaloshi went missing since 20 May (Photo: Lukundo Kaloshi) A BODY has ...

Upale Kaloshi, 21, was last seen on Saturday 20 May in his local area. The Amazon worker, who is from Lewisham, failed to turn up to his night shift at a warehouse in Dartford. His heartbroken ...

Pneumonia is an inflammation of one or both lungs, typically due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. With pneumonia, the tiny air sacs inside the lungs fill with fluid or pus, leading to ...

An appendectomy, or appendix removal, is the primary treatment for an appendix that is inflamed or has burst. An inflamed appendix can lead to life threatening complications, so an appendectomy is ...